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DOT to award $42M to New York, Wyoming and Tampa to pilot connected vehicle technologies

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There will be more information about future pilot deployments in the coming months. Today’s announcement is a big step forward for the future of how we move in this country, from our rural communities to our biggest cities. Tampa also committed to measuring the environmental benefits of using this technology. Earlier post.)

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SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returns NASA cargo to Earth after six weeks in space

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At 5:19 am on January 11th, the Dragon capsule gently splashed down off the coast of Tampa, Florida, and was quickly secured by a SpaceX recovery ship. Similar techniques could be used to produce crops for future space missions and to enhance cultivation and food security for the benefit of people on Earth.

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Audi to demonstrate automated driving technology in Florida

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Audi will be the first to test its automated driving technology on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway in Tampa, Florida—which recently was designated as an automated driving and connected car test bed—using an Audi A7 equipped to handle piloted driving functions on freeway conditions up to 40 mph (64 km/h).

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A First: An AI System Has Been Named An Inventor

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He spoke about the decision by South Africa during the Artificial Intelligence and the Law virtual event held in September by the IEEE student branch at the University of South Florida , in Tampa. Human inventors likely will face more competition from AI in the future, he says. “AI Hold a Patent? Pay Income Taxes?

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DOE NETL selects 12 fossil-fuel power systems projects for funding

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The project has future applications for supercritical CO2 cycles in power plants, nuclear power, solar power and natural gas combined cycle units. Advanced Ultrasupercritical Materials Thick-Walled Cycling Header for ComTest Alstom Power Inc. DOE: $696,416 Non-DOE: $174,104 Total: $870,520 (20% cost share). Research Triangle Institute.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. Florida Corridor (Orlando, Tampa, Miami). This third approach is intended to help establish a structured mechanism and funding stream for future corridor development activities.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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superconducting wire that can be used in future advanced wind turbine generators. motor with the potential to efficiently power future. superconducting wire that can be used in future advanced. Florida, Tampa). High Performance, Low Cost Superconducting Wires and Coils. All generators contain coils of wire. power grid.

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