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Electric Roads: America's Transportation Future

From: Kim Schuske
Length: 00:05:50

Scientists in Utah are developing a system to electrify roads. And with their collaborators are now looking for a demonstration project in the US. Read the full description.

Newinsights_copy_small Utah, like many states, has terrible air pollution. In winter the smog can get so bad that it's hard to see the mountains surrounding the Salt Lake Valley. But scientists at Utah State University are working on a technology they hope will someday help clean up the air and decrease America's dependence on foreign oil. Kim Schuske has this report from Salt Lake City, Utah

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Piece Description

Utah, like many states, has terrible air pollution. In winter the smog can get so bad that it's hard to see the mountains surrounding the Salt Lake Valley. But scientists at Utah State University are working on a technology they hope will someday help clean up the air and decrease America's dependence on foreign oil. Kim Schuske has this report from Salt Lake City, Utah

Broadcast History

Aired on KUER 2/14/11

Timing and Cues

5:50 minutes w/o lede