Engineers graduate from new Afghan military academy: "East Point" technologists to rebuild Afghanistan's infrastructure

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The National Military Academy of Afghanistan will graduate its first class of engineers who have degrees in one of seven majors that include civil, mechanical, and information systems engineering. The academy is modeled after West Point and the graduates are obligated to serve 10 years on active duty.

Strategy & planning, Engineering Services, National Security, Engineering & Architectural Services, Engineers, Afghanistan, Military Academies & Schools, Education, Curricula, Aims and objectives, Military academies

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Oslo Metro takes greener track: new trains share power captured by regenerative braking

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Oslo is replacing 63 of their T-bane Metro's trains with lighter and more energy efficient trains that use regenerative braking systems. The regenerative braking system of the train allows it to recover up to 44 percent of its power.

Facilities & equipment, Norway, Use of energy, Usage, Energy use, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Trains, Oslo, Norway, Green design, Regenerative braking systems

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New York unearths paleotech relic

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The details on the restoration of 1932 signaling system, which was damaged in a fire, of New York subway are examined.

General services, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified, New York, Railroad Signals & Detection Eqp, Maintenance and repair, Railroad signals

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