Additional speakers announced for TEDxCharlottesville event
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An expanded lineup of speakers is now available for the fourth annual TEDxCharlottesville event “The Power of One,” taking place Friday, November 11.
Search Results for electric vehicles
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2,000 vehicle accidents involved utility poles last year in Virginia
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Last year, 2,000 vehicle accidents across Virginia involved utility poles, often due to slippery roads or other adverse weather conditions.
McAuliffe to lead marketing, trade mission to Boston, Canada
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Governor Terry McAuliffe will lead a four-day marketing mission to Boston and Canada, May 17-20.
What has been the environmental impact of the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal?
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An analysis by The Guardian revealed that VWs in the U.S. are likely emitting between 10,392 and 41,571 tons of toxic nitrogen oxides.
Kaine applauds Senate passage of Energy Policy Modernization Act
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine applauded Senate passage of the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act.
Researchers seek ways to extract rare earth minerals from coal
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Virginia Tech researchers are working with partners in a $1 million pilot project to recover rare earth elements from coal.
Virginia health officials stress post-storm illness and injury prevention
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Following Wednesday’s damaging storms and tornadoes, the Virginia Department of Health reminds everyone to take special precautions to prevent injuries and illness.
Prepare now for Friday snow storm
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Most of Virginia is likely to experience a significant winter storm this Friday and Saturday. People should take actions now to be ready for possible power outages and challenging road conditions.
Virginia Tech leads team to integrate sensors into car tires
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Because the tires on your car are its point of contact with the road, they can provide useful safety information like how fast you’re driving and whether the road is slippery.
Virginia Tech professor to study evacuation decisions and emergency processes
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Three National Science Foundation (NSF) grants, totaling in excess of $3.2 million, will help researchers better understand how individuals and agencies make complex decisions about evacuation before a hurricane; design a semi-automated, efficient, and secure emergency response system; and develop methods to evaluate evacuation performance combining household and agency perspectives.
