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A New Wildfire Watchdog

Cars That Think

The data from these two broad sensor networks helped residents decide whether to wear an N95 particle mask when going outside, whether it was safe to exercise or to let children play outdoors, how long to keep the air filters running inside the house, and how far to drive to escape. These particular networks use.

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

Revenge of the Electric Car

It might seem that simply plugging in your Chevy Volt or Ford Escape before bedtime would do. While traditional meters do nothing more than report to electric utilities how much electricity is consumed in a given amount of time, smart meters give real-time information and allow for two-way communication between the power grid and consumers.