According to an assessment by researchers at the LSCE (CEA-CNRS-UVSQ) and their partners, Internet-connected vehicle thermometers could advance knowledge of urban heat islands and help mitigate them through well-targeted urban planning policies.
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-connected-cars-can-map-urban-heat-islands/
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