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World’s First Hyperloop to be Built in Spain (not US)

Annika Tostengard — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:08:47 +0000

Elon Musk will shape the future of transportation even if Tesla loses its place as the king of electric cars. One of his best ideas, the Hyperloop, is a capsule that travels at incredibly high speeds through a tube. Reaching 800 mph, or 1,200 km/h, the Hyperloop could take a passenger from Madrid to Barcelona in just thirty minutes. […]

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How the Chinese Tackle Air Pollution With Hydrogen Trains

Annika Tostengard — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:52:02 +0000

In China, commuters in Qingdao can now arrive to work on board a bright orange tram that runs entirely on hydrogen and emits only steam. As China’s smog grows more thick, leaders across the country are turning their attention to new green technology. Qingdao is not the only Chinese city with a hydrogen-powered tram system. […]

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Milan Makes it Fashionable to Leave Car at Home

Ari Luis — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:14:01 +0000

Ancient capitals in Europe struggle with dealing with vehicular traffic. The narrow, bumpy streets that were laid out literally by oxcarts are having trouble accommodating modern chariots. The cities of the Old World are adopting different approaches in dealing with the problem. Hamburg is planning to ban cars by 2050, while London is charging car […]

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ScootPlus Electric Scooter – Stylish (Micro-?) Electric Vehicle

Benji Jerew — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 19:32:28 +0000

Would you call it an electric vehicle if it didn’t have four wheels and at least two doors? Perhaps not, but a new electric scooter can really fill the need when it comes to urban transportation. If you are progressive, you might consider a conventional electric vehicle for your transportation needs, but you’d still have […]

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Opbrid Trůkbaar – Electric Vehicle Flash Charger for Heavy Duty Applications

Benji Jerew — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:10:24 +0000

When it comes to electric vehicles, people are slowly coming around on the idea that they can fit into our everyday lives. What can be said about heavy-duty electric vehicle applications, such as trucks and buses? For one, it can be said that they do exist and, making use of huge battery packs, can make […]

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Reduce Emissions with Brooklyness “Universal Bicycle”

Benji Jerew — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:02:12 +0000

Take a look at emissions in any of the world’s cities, and you find an immediate correlation between population, automobiles, and traffic congestion, not to mention chest congestion! One of the best ways to, not only reduce emissions, but to avoid and reduce traffic congestion, is to take public transportation. If you want to get […]

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Paris Public Transportation Free for Three Days to Combat Air Pollution

Benji Jerew — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:08:10 +0000

Automobile density in Paris, France, like many cities, has many leaning toward public transportation as a better option, but not enough, apparently. Because there are so many vehicles in such a crowded space, great cities around the world struggle against air pollution, and the City of Light, Paris, is no different. Unfortunately, these days, the […]

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Infographic: Public Transportation is Better for Your Health and the Environment!

Benji Jerew — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:42:52 +0000

When considering your daily commute, have you ever gone beyond the financial or environmental aspect of your choices? We already know that taking public transportation eliminates carbon-dioxide from the atmosphere and that it saves nearly $10,000 a year for the average American. The cost savings could be way more when you consider the health benefits […]

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