Guarding against terrorism- and liability: developers of antiterrorism tools have little to worry about, thanks to a provision of the U.S. Homeland Security Act

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The SAFETY Act protects the company against liability, along with a step-by-step guide to apply for the Act's protections. However, most overseas companies, and even many U.S. companies, are unaware of the Act, its protections, or its expansive scope, which includes services software, and other forms of intellectual property.

Venture Analysis, Business enterprises, United States. Department of Homeland Security, Antiterrorism measures

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Brake-by-wire comes to freight trains: electronically controlled pneumatic brakes could help stop accidents and speed cargo

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The Federal Railroad Administration's decision to provisionally relax rules that require brake inspection could help electronically controlled pneumatic brakes (ECP) enter the mainstream. ECPs improve control, gives trains higher efficiency, and gives operators more information about the train's brake system.

Facilities & equipment, Usage, Innovations, Railroads, Equipment and supplies, Powers and duties, United States. Federal Railroad Administration, Trains, Air-brakes, Air brakes, Electronic brake control modules (Motor vehicles)

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