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Innovation News Briefs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:34:00 +0100

Assistive robot, solar-powered monorail, universal chargers fit all phones, high-altitude wind generation, from bus to bus shelter, solar car race across Australia.

$151 Million Awarded for Energy Research Projects

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:03:00 +0100

"Pie in the sky mad science" to "so crazy it just might work."

Taxi Drivers Watch Television Behind the Wheel

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:12:00 +0100

Digital Media Broadcasting (DMB) beams television to more than 17 million mobile screens including those on the dashboards of taxis.

Power Management Solution Reduces Police Car Dead Batteries, Emissions

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

The Dallas Police Department piloted anti-idling technology that operates a car's electrical system while it's turned off. Laptops, lights, radios and other equipment are powered.

New York City Ferry Passengers get GPS Bus Schedule Data

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:04:00 +0100

A cellular-based GPS system.

Vermont Utilities Receive $69 Million for Smart Grid Rollout

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:01:00 +0100

Smart grid projects will include a statewide fiber-optic build-out that enhances Vermont's grid, improves interconnections with surrounding states and Quebec, and facilitates statewide broadband.

Technology Improves Boston Traffic Management

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:01:00 +0100

Accomplished using the city's recently deployed fiber-optic network, originally built for the purpose of better connecting city facilities.

Stealth Wind Turbines Reduce Interference With Radar

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:46:00 +0100

The stealth turbine solution uses a portfolio of radar absorbing materials.

Electric Vehicle Batteries Could Reduce Household Peak Power Demand

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:52:00 +0100

Vehicle-to-home is a simple first step toward a mass vehicle-to-grid system.

San Diego Upgrades Towing System

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:30:00 +0100

"Will shorten tow response times and reduce the administrative burden on our Police Department."