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Recently, we sat down for a virtual fireside chat with the esteemed — Dean Nelson of Infrastructure Masons — to talk about building the infrastructure needed to bridge the digital divide. Dean and our Head of Development, Tyson Johnston, discuss the scale of the digital divide, how Toptana is working towards a solution, the role of sustainability, and more. Watch the full conversation here: https://bit.ly/3T4Vm4b #DigitalDivide #Infrastructure #ConnectivityForAll

It was a privilege to talk with Dean Nelson about how essential digital infrastructure is and how its development can not only be environmentally and socially sustainable but actually improve environmental and social sustainability. As I said in our conversation, at Toptana Technologies we want to bring digital connectivity for all because it’s a necessity, an essential element for our everyday way of life. And one of my favorite quotes from Dean: “If we're going to build a couple of hundred gigawatts worth of infrastructure, we must do it sustainably – for the sake of the planet and our people on it.” You can watch the full conversation and read the transcript at https://lnkd.in/g_TrQaCj #digitalinfrastructure #sustainability #internetforall

For my connections who are involved in off-road equipment, engine technologies, and fuel system components, this latest funding opportunity from the DOE Vehicle Technologies Office provides a lot of technical flexibility if your solution reduces emissions or improves efficiencies. Topic Area 3: Objective: The objective of the topic area is to develop and validate technology concepts capable of significantly decreasing GHGs, energy use, harmful criteria emissions, and total cost of ownership across the entire off-road vehicle sector, including construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, ports, warehouses, etc. Concepts must demonstrate they can meet the unique requirements for off-road vehicles and gain customer acceptance. Approaches may include, but are not limited to: • Technologies that reduce GHG emissions through increased utilization of low-carbon fuels including hydrogen, propane, natural gas, and dimethyl ether, and by partial or full vehicle electrification while meeting prevailing criteria emissions standards and maintaining similar durability to current off-road vehicles; • Technologies that represent a breakthrough in the efficiency of fluid power systems and are widely applicable across the off-road sector; • Technologies which address specific barriers (e.g., impacts on fuel injection equipment/aftertreatment systems, material/component selections for hydrogen combustion engines, powertrain hybridization, etc.) to utilizing a low-carbon fuel that is, or will be, widely available; • Technologies which greatly increase the efficiency of compression ignition engines used in off-road vehicles when operating on low-carbon fuels; • Technologies that automate vehicle operation and/or movements to maximize their efficiency.

The UK is heading for ‘roadwork gridlock’ in the face of rapid upgrades, increasing traffic and poor cross-industry collaboration, according to new research on behalf of council road bosses at ADEPT. Causeway Technologies https://lnkd.in/e56xSMqS

The future of port electrification is now The time for talking about alternative powering of ports has passed. Lauren Brand, CEO of Strong Port Strategies, will be moderating two conference panels at next week’s Port Electrification US Conference at The Westin Long Beach on June 25-26, 2024. The panel on Port Electrification will explore the perspectives of forward-thinking Port Authority and Terminal Operator leaders who are taking action to address the complexity of electrifying core port operations while maintaining a cost-and-energy efficient infrastructure. They will be sharing and discussing the opportunities, issues, performance, and solutions of the electrification challenge they have found so far. Lauren will also be moderating a panel on Federal Funding Support, which will be essential in achieving the transformation to port electrification, along with the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders.   For the latest agenda, and to secure your delegate pass, visit the conference website at https://lnkd.in/gZxRWHBU   #cleanenergy #maritimeindustry #renewableenergy #environmentalsustainability #climateaction

In my earlier post I mentioned moderating InfraDay's opening panel September 19th entitled "Maximizing Transportation Infrastructure Funding Synergies". Here is the YouTube video of the session. https://lnkd.in/g7ui2mxN

Don't miss the latest Buildings of the Future webinar where our experts and panelists discussed the importance of efficiency. Watch here: http://spr.ly/6048VBVUy #LifeIsOn #Ecostruxure #Buildingeffciency #netzero #buildingsofthefuture

Infrastructure Week is less than two weeks away and if you haven't seen the calendar lately, there are now more than 50 events listed and they’re happening all across the country! New events are still being added, so check back often to see what’s happening near you: https://lnkd.in/e_iuV2bh #InfrastructureWeek #InfrastructureWorks

🔉We are delighted to announce that the inaugural workshop of our InfraVision Think Tank For Sustainable Infrastructure is now live on our YouTube channel! On April 5th, we had the privilege of hosting an insightful session featuring European specialists as part of the launch of the InfraVision Think Tank For Sustainable Infrastructure . Dive into valuable insights from our annual research by watching the full session. Click the link below to access the video: https://lnkd.in/epeyT6yF   Here are some key quotes from our esteemed panel of experts:   "The investment in human capital is a key factor to implement the just transition." - László Andor, FEPS Secretary General, former EU commissioner, on the subject of : “Just Transition” and “Inclusive Infrastructure”, Europe’s hard choices in the 2020s.   "We have to keep in mind that social is a pillar of sustainability, and inclusion is a pillar of social." - Zoi Christoforou, Assistant Professor at École des Ponts ParisTech, on the subject of : Towards inclusive & user-centric transportation infrastructure : a systemic approach.   "Social inclusion and responsibility, putting people and their needs first, are at the heart of many urban planning projects." - Professor Sadie Morgan OBE, Co-founder of dRMM and board member of the National Infrastructure Commission on the subject of : Infrastructure, design & inclusion.   Join the conversation on LinkedIn and stay tuned for more updates on InfraVision The Think Tank  #InclusiveInfrastructure  #Infrastructure #Inclusive #SustainableCities Gwenola Chambon Mounir Corm Gwen Colin Altermind Thomas Bourleaud Mathieu Laine