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Channtal Fleischfresser
Channtal Fleischfresser
Contributing Editor
Channtal Fleischfresser has worked for The Economist, WNET/Channel 13, Al Jazeera English, Wall Street Journal and Associated Press. She holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is based in New York.
Channtal Fleischfresser
Channtal does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Archive: 06-2011
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How to give EVs unlimited range
Denmark’s plan for a nationwide electric battery-switching infrastructure would allow drivers to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones at stations throughout the country.
June 30, 2011, 5:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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Sao Paulo’s new monorail: too late for the World Cup?
The monorail promises to help ease the city’s chronic traffic congestion. But current construction estimates suggest the project may not be completed in time for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
June 29, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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Eyesight troubles? New Ford interiors to feature bolder fonts
Having a hard time reading your car’s dashboard? Hoping to attract aging Baby Boomers, Ford plans to roll out cars with bolder display fonts
June 28, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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In case of emergency: EVs to the rescue
With technology on the horizon that would let you power your home using your car’s battery, EVs may be a good bet in an emergency situation.
June 27, 2011, 3:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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‘Temporary Auto Pilot’: Hands-free driving
Volkswagen’s new technology could make roads safer - and save you the stress of having to drive through bumper-to-bumper rush hour traffic. Your car could just do it for you.
June 24, 2011, 7:56 PM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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High-speed rail 2.0: trains that never stop
Getting on a local train in Boston and getting off in San Francisco? A U.K. design firm says non-stop high-speed rail is the future of train travel.
June 23, 2011, 7:54 PM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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AAA to have an electric-vehicle charger truck
AAA says that it plans to deploy fast-charging trucks to help stranded drivers of electric cars.
June 23, 2011, 8:36 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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Vatican says hybrid Popemobile is coming
The Vatican has confirmed details of Pope Benedict XVI’s newest eco-vehicle. The Pope will be riding a custom-made M-Class plug-in hybrid based on the Mercedes Vision S500 plug-in hybrid.
June 21, 2011, 9:11 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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China wants to build high-speed rail beyond its own borders
China wants to build a rail network that would connect the country to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
June 14, 2011, 8:21 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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Google Maps now has live transit updates
Google announces real-time public transport updates, and delay notifications for Google Maps and the Android.
June 9, 2011, 3:59 PM PDT | By Ami Cholia