Transport Theory

Archive: 08-2011

• Never stop at a red light again

  Researchers have developed a smartphone app that lets drivers avoid stopping at red lights - and could significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

  August 30, 2011, 4:22 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser

• Could we use sewage to power our cars?

  A Southern California waste treatment plant has implemented pioneering technology that could allow us to fill up our vehicles on repurposed human waste.

  August 29, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser

• All-electric Fiat 500 found in Qaddafi’s compound

  As insurgents looted Colonel Muammar Qaddafi’s compound, they claimed a Fiat 500 customized in 2009

  August 25, 2011, 3:13 PM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser

• Hertz to launch EV rentals in China

  China continues to invest in electric vehicles, signing an agreement with Hertz to rent EVs there and develop the country’s electric charging infrastructure.

  August 25, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser

• EV Profiler will tell you which electric car to buy

  This nifty gadget will analyze your current driving habits and predict the right electric car for you.

  August 24, 2011, 9:17 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia

• Toyota EV aims to shatter racing record

  Toyota Motorsport GmbH expects its EV, sporting a high-performance powertrain and dual electric motors, to surpass the existing lap record at Germany’s Nurburgring on August 29.

  August 24, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser

• DOT to upgrade Northeast Corridor railway

  The U.S. DOT announces its second large-scale investment in railway infrastructure this month, looking to improve the nation’s busiest rail line, the Northeast Corridor.

  August 23, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser

• VW up! hopes to shake up small car market

  Volkswagen’s new model, the up!, promises to combine fuel economy, space efficiency, safety features, and accessible financing options for the urban driver.

  August 22, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser

• New Hyundai Accent tops July’s subcompact sales

  Of the ten top-selling subcompact car models, only two were produced by American companies.

  August 18, 2011, 3:50 PM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser

• GM’s most luxurious Volt yet: Cadillac ELR

  General Motors announced that it plans to create a production version of the Cadillac Converj Concept

  August 18, 2011, 11:55 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia