the jersey barrier, also called new jersey wall, was developed in the 1950s (introduced in current form in 1959), at stevens institute of technology, new jersey, united states, under the direction of the new jersey state highway department to divide multiple lanes on a highway. more digits are shifted in on the right as digits on the left are sent off. the new two-story  building cost $10 million to construct. this led to short battery life as a result of over-charging or under-charging. ... i said 'pardon me, but i don't think so'." 