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Sensor Networks Help Fight Floods and Noise Pollution

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This is a sponsored article brought to you by NYU Tandon School of Engineering. The sensor itself is not going to prevent a neighborhood from flooding," she said. A common adage is that if you can measure a thing, you can control a thing, or at least manage it.

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GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

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For more information, read the article: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars. Here is the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars. by Martin LaMonica. “Initially the small numbers of electric vehicles will not strain the grid.

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UNECE: claim that diesel on-road vehicles are the cause of increased lung cancer is misleading

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Walking and biking requires appropriate infrastructure to be put in place, which can be at relatively low cost, but the benefits in terms of impact on health and quality of life are huge. Improved public transport and the promotion of walking and biking are desired measures to reduce the use of personal cars. Studies show that mixed?use

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Why Multi-Functional Robots Will Take Over Commercial Robotics

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This is a sponsored article brought to you by Avidbots. A robot must be multi-functional to solve today’s challenges, be cost-effective, and increase the productivity of an organization. Combining two applications on one robot can deliver significant cost savings versus running two full single-use robots.

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Top 10 Reasons To Buy An E-Bike

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In short, they provide low-cost, energy-efficient, and emission-free transportation with physical and health advantages. A bike ride allows you to get some fresh air, you can feel the sun on your face, fulfill your curiosity by exploring new ways, and discover beautiful and inspiring places in your neighborhood.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. In addition, the grid could ask for energy back from the batteries of a PHEV if the house or neighborhood need is at a high level for a short time.

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