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Mobility and TrafficUtah to Implement Advanced Lidar Traffic Detection System With Econolite and Ouster

UDOT selects Econolite to deploy lidar traffic detection across Utah, ordering 15 initial systems for a five-year road safety project.

 EnergyNational Grid Partners Allocates $100 Million to AI Startups for Energy Innovation

Silicon Valley's National Grid Partners pledges $100 million for AI startups to enhance grid efficiency, reduce emissions, and cut outages.

 Street LightingGranada Plans €8 Million LED Streetlight Upgrade with Smart Features

Granada City Council seeks €8 million to replace 7,000 streetlights with smart LEDs, cutting energy use by 78% and saving €1 million annually.

 EnergyJaipur Robotics Secures $800,000 to Advance AI Solutions in Waste-to-Energy Sector

Jaipur Robotics raises $800,000 in pre-seed funding to expand AI systems that automate operations and detect hazards in waste-to-energy plants.

 VideosurveillanceAI-Powered Cameras Aim to Reduce Koala Road Strikes in Sydney

New South Wales commits $500,000 to trial AI roadside cameras in south-west Sydney to alert drivers to koalas as road strike deaths double.

 WasteWashington Introduces 30 Smart Bins to Boost Food Waste Composting Efforts

Washington's DPW installs 30 smart food waste bins across eight wards. The units use fill-level sensors to help divert 80% of waste from disposal.

 WaterSan Juan to Roll Out 1.5 Million Smart Water Meters

PRASA deploys 1.5 million smart water meters across Puerto Rico in a $407 million project to modernize infrastructure and improve disaster resilience.

 Mobility and TrafficCity of Brampton Adopts Advanced Surveillance Technology to Boost Public Safety

The City of Brampton deploys 200 Genetec license plate recognition cameras at key intersections to help law enforcement monitor vehicle crimes.

 WasteGreensboro Introduces Smart Camera System to Enhance Recycling Efforts

Greensboro deploys smart cameras on three recycling trucks to detect contamination and send educational postcards to residents.

 WaterSpain BoostWater Management with Amazon-Backed AI Initiatives

AWS invests €17.2 million in three water projects in Aragon, Spain, using AI to reduce flood risks and optimize irrigation for local farmers.

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