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Montana tries a biodegradable corrosion inhibitor to save money, reduce maintenance, and be more environmentally friendly

Posted on January 8, 2012

Many states and municipalities are trying new mixtures to keep their roads safe in nasty winter weather. Montana is developing yet another blend to inhibit the corrosion of bridges and vehicles, this time with corn sugar, …

Posted in NewsTagged costs, innovation, maintenance, MT, winter

Can congestion create kilowatts? Good vibrations from California

Posted on October 10, 2011

California Assemblyman Mike Gatto recently introduced a bill that would require the California Energy Commission to explore the possibility of generating electricity from the rumble of traffic on highways in the state. Piezoelectric technology, which …

Posted in NewsTagged CA, congestion, energy, innovation, technology

Google lobbies Nevada to allow self-driving cars.

Posted on May 23, 2011

Google has been testing cars that drive themselves, known as autonomous vehicles, and is now looking for a state that will allow them on the roads. Legislation to allow them has been introduced in Nevada …

Posted in NewsTagged Google, innovation, NV, technology
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