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Panasonic reaps benefits of mass transit tax credit
Andrea Bernstein Sep 22, 2011
By relocating closer to mass transit, the company will be able to stand by its green values, as well as enjoy $100 million worth of tax credit.
Personal rental car service goes live
John Moe May 25, 2011
Getaround is a new online service that lets you rent out your car by the hour or by the day. It works through a website or through an app for iPho...
Black boxes coming to cars
John Moe May 24, 2011
The question is: does that make you feel safe or nervous? Popular Science is reporting that federal officials are "poised" to announce new...
Autonomous cars to solve everything
John Moe May 23, 2011
This according to Google scientist and Stanford professor Sebastian Thrun, in a speech delivered on Saturday at a conference. Thrun says that...
Beijing to Shanghai high-speed rail line to open
Rob Schmitz Sep 22, 2011
The long-anticipated high-speed rail route from Beijing to Shanghai will start a one-month trial operation today before its formal launch in late June.
3D printers to print airplane parts!
John Moe May 9, 2011
Next time you're in an airplane, think about what the airplane is made out of. Because someday, that airplane is going to be made of parts from a...
Los Angeles by electric bike: An alternative, alternative commute
Matt Berger Sep 22, 2011
Cars outnumber drivers in Los Angeles nearly two to one, but you don't necessarily need one to get around, according to one frugal commuter who does it on an electric-assisted bike.
Roundabouts cause rifts between cities and drivers
Tony Arnold Sep 22, 2011
There are about 2,000 roundabouts in the U.S. now. Proponents say that they cut down on traffic time and are good for the environment. But residents in Chicago, where roundabouts have been popping up lately, aren't convinced.
Improving the transportation experience with transit apps
Andrea Bernstein Sep 22, 2011
More and more software developers are creating transportation apps to save you time, and hopefully money.
Imperial Oil shipments hit snags in Idaho
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 22, 2011
Imperial Oil plans to truck mining equipment through a narrow, winding highway in Idaho. But residents and conservationists are raising concerns over the long-term effects the new trucking route would have.
