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China's high speed rail investment overshadows U.S.
Rob Schmitz Jun 30, 2011
The Obama administration has been pushing for major high speed rail investment. So far, the U.S. has invested $7 billion in the technology. In China, the country has spent $309 billion on building a futuristic bullet train system.
Google Maps offers live transit updates
John Moe Jun 8, 2011
Not sure if this is helpful or not but that kind of thing never matters to Google. They just build it. Residents of four American and two European...
GOP hopes to sell Amtrak's Northeastern corridor
John Dimsdale Sep 22, 2011
As a part of the Republican plan to reduce the federal deficit, House members plan to privatize the nation's most profitable rail system.
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.
