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Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 1, Issue 3

Commerce is improving our communications to better serve you.

The Covid-19 Summer Wave Is So Big, the FDA Might Release New Vaccines Early – Get YOUR Shot!

The latest Covid-19 surge reportedly has officials considering approval of the new strain-matched vaccine as soon as this week.

A drug-free device treats depression

Could light therapy be the answer for patients with treatment-resistant disorders?

Household Vehicles Were Parked 95% on a Typical Day in 2022 — So Much Time & Opportunity for EV Charging

Household vehicles were driven an average of 64.6 minutes on a typical day in 2022 (including all trips made that day) and parked for the remainder of the time (95%). Drivers in all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) averaged between 61 minutes and 68 minutes per day with the longest driving time of 67.6 minutes for those in MSAs with 1-3 million people. Household vehicles being parked for 95% of a 24-hour day offers opportunity for EV charging.

GFDA Top Ten for 8-20-24

The final competitive round of the Montana State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 (SSBCI 2.0) low interest rate program opened. If you have a project that could move forward with the benefit of low interest rate funding, start talking to GFDA now as these funds are very limited. If you have a business that can benefit from these funds contact Jill at [email protected] or 1-406-590-1056.

What is Photonics and how is it used?

Photonics is the physical science of light waves. It deals with the science behind the generation, detection and manipulation of light.

Cars that talk: Feds announce plan to accelerate connected vehicle deployment

The U.S. Department of Transportation aims to have vehicle-to-everything tech deployed nationwide by 2036, and said it will offer grants and support to help states get there.

Mayoral candidate vows to let VIC, an AI bot, run Wyoming’s capital city

Victor Miller has skirted attempts by OpenAI and the state to shut down his campaign, believed to be the first U.S. effort of its kind.

Free Electric Autonomous Shuttle Service Launches In Detroit

Perhaps this fact is not surprising considering electric vans can be great for fleets that operate daily on shorter routes. In fact, for the recently launched free autonomous shuttle service in Detroit, they may be about perfect.

Norway’s Wireless EV Charging Roads: A Game Changer

The wireless charging system operates on the principle of inductive charging, where specialized copper coils generate an electromagnetic field that transfers energy to vehicles equipped with compatible receivers. Norway’s first wireless ev charging road for electric vehicles in Trondheim has been installed by Electreon Wireless, an Israel based company.

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