Transport Theory

With its GPS tracking technology and on-board computer, Social Bicycles could bring urban bike sharing to American cities.

5 | July 12, 2011 5:30am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The European Union is investing $6.2 million in a project named myCopter to research the potential of Personal Aerial Vehicles -- PAVs -- for Europe's most crowded cities.

14 | July 11, 2011 9:34am | By Ami Cholia

EVs may soon be required to emit noise alerts, warning pedestrians when they are nearby.

50 | July 11, 2011 3:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Run a red light, get a fine in the mail: a new study shows most drivers support the use of red-light cameras.

29 | July 8, 2011 5:12am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Wealthy Chinese women like their cars fast - and are propelling the growth of a traditionally male-dominated product line.

4 | July 7, 2011 4:30am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

We may soon see the first commercially produced flying car -- or is it a driving airplane?

11 | July 5, 2011 6:45pm | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Oil that's used to make Big Macs and fries will be converted into bio-diesel to power the fast-food giant's trucks in the middle-east

8 | July 5, 2011 3:24pm | By Ami Cholia

Using the electric grid to power up your EV? Your environmental footprint may be larger than you think. Charging stations that use clean, solar energy to power up your car may be available in your...

8 | July 5, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The EV-neo has a range of 21 miles, making it an eco-friendly option for urban commuting.

5 | July 1, 2011 12:44pm | By Channtal Fleischfresser

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.

6 | June 30, 2011 5:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

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.

5 | June 29, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

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

5 | June 28, 2011 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

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.

5 | June 27, 2011 3:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

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.

9 | June 24, 2011 7:56pm | By Channtal Fleischfresser

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.

33 | June 23, 2011 7:54pm | By Channtal Fleischfresser

AAA says that it plans to deploy fast-charging trucks to help stranded drivers of electric cars.

2 | June 23, 2011 8:36am | By Ami Cholia

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.

2 | June 21, 2011 9:11am | By Ami Cholia

China wants to build a rail network that would connect the country to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

11 | June 14, 2011 8:21am | By Ami Cholia

Google announces real-time public transport updates, and delay notifications for Google Maps and the Android.

3 | June 9, 2011 3:59pm | By Ami Cholia

GM's chief Dan Akerson believes that raising the gas tax would lead to an increase in people buying fuel-efficient cars, and that would be far more beneficial for the environment than forcing...

57 | June 8, 2011 9:20am | By Ami Cholia