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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: 04-2012
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Ferrari head launches Europe’s first private high-speed train
The new high-speed “Ferrari train” made its first trip out of Rome on Friday.
April 24, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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A car that can determine your mood?
Toyota is working on technology that can see determine if a driver is distracted and send safety alerts as needed to avoid accidents.
April 23, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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A wooden bike that is a work of art
Basque bicycle company Axalko’s individually-handcrafted wooden cycles are sturdy, lightweight, and very easy on the eye.
April 19, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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Ford Focus Electric to be first all-electric pace car at NASCAR
Ford’s new model will be the first all-electric car to lead the field for NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Richmond 400 race on April 28.
April 17, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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How ‘green’ are electric vehicles?
A new study suggests that your EV may only be truly low-emissions if you live in a region that uses renewable energy to produce electricity.
April 16, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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The 10 fastest cars under $50,000
Do you just want a ride that’s fast? Here’s a list of the ten speediest cars under $50,000.
April 12, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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Q&A: How do ’stop-start’ systems work?
SmartPlanet interviews Dan Squiller, CEO of battery producer PowerGenix to find out more about stop-start systems.
April 10, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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No more idling: Ford to offer “start-stop” feature on Fusion
Ford will offer buyers of its 2013 Fusion model the option to purchase a gas-saving feature that would shut off the car’s engine when idling.
April 5, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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High gas prices? Time to buy a new car!
Rising gas prices appear to be spurring demand for new, fuel-efficient cars, if March sales numbers are any indication.
April 4, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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A car you can drive without a license?
Renault may launch a low-speed version of its Twizy EV line in the U.K. which may be driven by teens without a driver’s license.
April 3, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser