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Study finds high-density, low-rise cities such as Paris may be optimal urban form for reducing life cycle GHG emissions

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A study by researchers at CU Boulder and Edinburgh Napier University finds that high-density, low-rise environments such as those found in Paris are the optimal urban form when looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over their whole life cycle. There is a growing belief that building taller and denser is better. Pomponi et al.

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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

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There are now more than 29,000 electric vehicles registered in New York City and Westchester, including 1,262 added in February, the most recent month for which data are available, according to Con Edison, the electricity, gas and steam utility for New York CIty and Westchester County, NY. Curbside Charging.

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Toyota and CARMERA team up to build high definition maps for automated vehicles using camera data

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This draws upon CARMERA’s millions of miles of driving video collected, structured and enriched through safety monitoring partnerships with professional fleets in other complex environments like New York City. TRI-AD / CARMERA mapmaking from vehicle cameras in downtown Tokyo.

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Tesla Megapacks power NineDot Energy’s battery storage site in the Bronx, NYC

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MWh Tesla Megapack battery system is its first energy storage site in the Bronx, New York City. Meeting this target means that the company could help the local power grid by providing stable, reliable, and clean power to New York City households and businesses. The Bronx Megapack received $1.2

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Charging/rideshare provider Revel hires former Tesla Supercharger exec – Charged EVs

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Noseworthy, a seven-year Tesla veteran who oversaw the company’s charging design in the Northeast, will bring his expertise in charging development and customer experience to Revel’s growing fast charging network in New York, the Bay Area and other markets. Read our 2023 interview with Revel COO Paul Suhey.)

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SW/TCH Maritime funds the construction of hydrogen fuel cell e-ferry

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SW/TCH Maritime (SW/TCH), an impact investment platform building the first fleet of zero-emissions maritime vessels in the US, announced its investment to construct and own the ‘Water Go Round’ e-ferry in collaboration with Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine ( GGZEM ), a provider of turn-key hydrogen fuel cell power systems for ships.

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Build a Passive Radar With Software-Defined Radio

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Normally, when it comes to radio-related projects, my home of New York City is a terrible place to be. Building off the demand stimulated by this activity, a number of manufacturers have started making premium, but still relatively cheap, SDRs. Radio interference plagues the metropolis. James Provost.