And Korea is quietly connecting its national labs, historically great technical universities, and public utilities to conduct large-scale tests of cutting-edge smart grid technologies.

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The TLC must be able to pilot new technology like e-hail apps to stay on the cutting edge of industry and to best serve the public.

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It includes supporting cutting-edge tools they need, from a high-speed public safety broadband network to a new generation of mobile apps.

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They issue cutting-edge, discourse shaping reports on controversial topics and conduct public hearings to gain the perspective of multiple stakeholders.

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