transportation

‘Rocket’ Electric Drag Motorcycle Hits 201 MPH in Under 7 Seconds

May 8, 2012

Speed maniacs don’t have to be petrol-heads anymore. Electrons are all the rage when it comes to breaking speed records.

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Toyota Introduces the RAV4 EV (With Tesla DNA Under the Hood)

May 8, 2012

Toyota just unveiled the RAV4 EV at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. I’m totally torn on it…

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Bike Share Becomes Big Business – Citibank Snags NYC’s System

May 8, 2012

New York City gives details about its bike share, and swears it will make a difference in city traffic. We want to believe…

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Could Cities Adopt an Ecovillage Ethos?

May 7, 2012

Could existing cities adopt the mindset and practices found in ecovillages? What would that look like? Dancing Rabbit co-founder Tony Sirna imagines the possibilities.
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London’s Congestion Pricing Has Transformed Transportation in the City for the Better!

May 7, 2012

If anyone still doubted that congestion charging can nudge a city toward greener forms of transportation, these maps by ITO World should dispel those doubts.

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New J1772 Standard Could Charge EV Batteries in 15-20 Minutes

May 7, 2012

A new standard for electric car plugs could allow much faster charging, and thus make electric car more convenient for longer trips.

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Milan’s BikeMi Bikeshare Uses Shaft-Drive Bikes

May 7, 2012

Interesting wheels are all over central Milan

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Bike Paths and Sidewalks: Transportation Investments that Work

May 4, 2012

A new report out from the Federal Highway Administration shows that investments in “nonmotorized transportation” – bike paths, sidewalks, trails, etc. – works: more people use this infrastructure when it’s available to them.
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Toyota Prius Sales Up Over 100% Year-on-Year in April

May 3, 2012

While March 2012 was the best month ever for sales of the Toyota Prius hybrid brand, last month came close with 25,168 units sold. That’s an increase of 126.9% one a year-on-year basis, and the best month of April yet for the Prius.

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Fuel Economy: Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck

May 3, 2012

With a gasoline prices as high as they are, getting the biggest bang for your buck at the pump is essential. In fact, families are reportedly spending more on transportation than on food these days. That is anyone who drives … Continue reading →

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