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World’s First EV-Charging Highway Trial to Start In Italy

The technology will allow the highway to recharge electric vehicles as they drive.

‘Marshall Plan for Indian Country’: Wave of federal money flows to reservations

This summer, Indian Country will receive the largest infusion of federal money in the history of the United States.

TuSimple’s autonomous truck cuts 10 hours off 900-mile trek across the US

It is required by law to have a human safety driver onboard for such operations in the US, but because the truck could operate nearly nonstop, it was able to complete this “middle-mile” journey in 14 hours and 6 minutes, compared to the 24 hours and 6 minutes it usually takes a human driver, which is 42 percent faster.

Group hopes to bring back regular passenger train route through North Dakota

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority is attempting to restore regular passenger rail along original routes which would go through Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan among other cities and include a potential depot in Mandan.

This beautiful suburban neighborhood is missing one thing: The cars

An 11-minute train ride outside of Hamburg, this new community will let you have a car—you just can’t park it near your house.

Google Starline could turn video calls into 3D holographic experiences

It’s still in the very early stages of development, but Google’s demonstration made Starline look seriously cool.

Paris Will Ban Through Traffic in City Center

Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s latest effort to rein in car use and fight pollution would prevent non-residents from driving across the French capital’s historic heart in 2022.

Montana Program Makes Commercial Building Efficiency Upgrades Affordable

Commercial Property Assisted Capital Enhancements (C-PACE) financing spreads out what can be expensive upfront costs for energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation improvements.

New Magnet-Free Electric Motor Needs No Maintenance

The new design also requires no rare earth elements, making it better for the environment.

Libby, Montana schools take first look at wood-fueled heating system

“Wood is highly cost competitive,” he said. “Obviously, it’s local. It’s renewable. You’re boosting your economies if you’re sourcing from within the community or a nearby forest-based community.”

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