Fantastic news – climate-wrecking plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport have been axed. The Cameron/Clegg government confirmed yesterday evening that it will not … Third runway at Heathrow airportRead more
Transportation
Posted inSocial / Transportation
No Car, No Problem: The Benefits of Car-Free Living
On cold rainy days in February, when my shoes are soaked and my legs are damp, I often find myself wondering, “Why did I decide … No Car, No Problem: The Benefits of Car-Free LivingRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Transportation
313 miles in a single charge
The Global Green Challenge (a kind of spin off from the World Solar Challenge) in Australia is the place to be for alt-fuel vehicles of … 313 miles in a single chargeRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Transportation
London Bus Operator Deploying Smith Electric Vans
Bus operator Go-Ahead London has taken delivery of its first Smith electric Edison vans, following a successful month-long trial of the technology. The vans are … London Bus Operator Deploying Smith Electric VansRead more
Posted inGlobal Warming / Transportation
Plane Stupid
Airline pollution activists Plane Stupid are on a collision course with the advertising regulator after launching a graphic cinema campaign that sees CGI polar bears … Plane StupidRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Transportation / Ultracapacitor
Ultracapacitor Buses
Municipal transit agencies have tried to reduce the carbon footprint of their bus fleets using a range of options over the years, from biofuels and … Ultracapacitor BusesRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Transportation
Iveco Introduces Electric Daily Work Truck in Brazil
Forerunner in the technology of electric propulsion, with the development into production of the first Daily with pure electric drive in 1986, Iveco has recently … Iveco Introduces Electric Daily Work Truck in BrazilRead more
Posted inBicycle / Transportation / USA Empire
A cargo bike in Portland
A locally built cargo bike that holds two kegs below an inlaid wood bar. A rear rack is built to hold a stack of pizzas; … A cargo bike in PortlandRead more
Posted inBicycle / Transportation
Bike sharing systems
It turns out that many a visitor to the City of Lights has experienced a similar scene unfolding in front of them with the final … Bike sharing systemsRead more
Posted inTransportation / USA Empire / Vehicle
Slight Changes in Commuting, Vehicle Ownership in US
The US Census Bureau released the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, providing a statistical portrait of the characteristics of the nation’s population in 2008. … Slight Changes in Commuting, Vehicle Ownership in USRead more