New trains, new tracks: US rail to get much-needed facelift
Old-fashioned, slow, infrequent and often non-existent, trains have long been the poor relation of cars and planes in the United States.
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Old-fashioned, slow, infrequent and often non-existent, trains have long been the poor relation of cars and planes in the United States.
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A proposed high-speed rail line linking Los Angeles with the US gambling and entertainment capital Las Vegas moved closer to reality Tuesday with the announcement of a $3 billion government grant.
Dec 6, 2023
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Damp, cold conditions are the enemy of wind power. If a layer of ice forms on the rotor blades, this can result in rotational imbalance and, hence, increased wear. In such cases, the turbines often have to be shut down for ...
Dec 1, 2023
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As the high-speed railway network in China extends beyond 40,000 kilometers, maintaining seamless internet connectivity for passengers is becoming increasingly challenging. The demand for consistent and reliable online access ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Have you ever noticed how sometimes the display on your vehicle's speedometer is different from the speed shown on the navigation app on your phone?
Nov 15, 2023
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What if our cars didn't allow us to speed? Or, at least, strongly encouraged us not to speed?
Nov 9, 2023
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Acapulco wasn't prepared when Hurricane Otis struck as a powerful Category 5 storm on Oct. 25, 2023. The short notice as the storm rapidly intensified over the Pacific Ocean wasn't the only problem—the Mexican resort city's ...
Nov 8, 2023
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Wind-generated electricity will play a vital role in global energy capacity as humanity pivots away from fossil fuels towards renewables. Wind speed is a key parameter in estimating wind energy potentials in a location. But ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Voice speed and interaction style may determine whether a user sees a digital assistant like Alexa or Siri as a helpful partner or something to control, according to a team led by Penn State researchers. The findings reveal ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Japan's first pilot project of a fully autonomous self-driving vehicle has been suspended after a minor accident with a parked bicycle, officials said Monday.
Oct 30, 2023
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