22% of the UK’s carbon emissions are from road transport. 24% of car journeys are shopping trips. For the price of owning a car, you … Cutting Your Car UseRead more
Transportation
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Transportation / USA Empire
EV ‘Charging Corridor’ Links L.A. and San Francisco
A solar power company has joined a regional bank to create an “electric highway” of quick-charge stations linking San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is … EV ‘Charging Corridor’ Links L.A. and San FranciscoRead more
Posted inChina / Train / Transportation
80 Very High Speed Trains for China
Bombardier Transportation announced today that its Chinese joint venture, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd., has been selected by the Chinese Ministry of Railways (MOR) to … 80 Very High Speed Trains for ChinaRead more
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Stockholm Congestion Charging System reduces city traffic
The Stockholm Congestion Charging System, created by IBM (NYSE: IBM) has significantly improved access to the Swedish capital by halving queuing times on access roads … Stockholm Congestion Charging System reduces city trafficRead more
Posted inTechnology / Transportation
Peterborough Lift Lock
It took 84 years to finish the Trent-Severn waterway that connects Lake Ontario to Lake Huron; it may have made sense in 1833 when it … Peterborough Lift LockRead more
Posted inBicycle / Transportation
12 reasons for bike to work
It’s easier to finance a new bicycle than a new car. Thanks to the recession, auto loans are hard to find these days — even if you … 12 reasons for bike to workRead more
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Charge tax on Car adverts
Car adverts should carry prominent climate change “health warnings” akin to those on cigarette packets, according to a Labour MP who is critical of the … Charge tax on Car advertsRead more
Posted inRail / Transportation
Does High Speed Rail is a solution?
There is something quite seductive about speed. It sounds good, and economists cling to the misleading idea that saving time saves money and produces an … Does High Speed Rail is a solution?Read more
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1 Bus = 50 Cars
Swedish advertising company, Acne, put together a rather eye-catching advertising campaign for Flygbussarna, an airport coach bus service, to inspire individual car drivers to take … 1 Bus = 50 CarsRead more
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Foods From 5,000 Miles Away or More
Hawaiian Pineapple=5,000 Miles Pineapple is native to southern Brazil and Paraguay and had spread to the Caribbean by the time Columbus arrived, who brought it … Foods From 5,000 Miles Away or MoreRead more