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Transport Theory
Modes of transportation and the systems, infrastructure and innovation that support them.
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.
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Your EV's battery life depends on where you live
A new report shows that EV battery life can vary significantly depending on the temperature in different parts of the country.
6 | July 2, 2012 3:00am |
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Budget airline to launch in Africa
EasyJet's founder hopes to use his low-cost business model to tap into Africa's untapped air travel market.
June 28, 2012 3:30am |
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Elon Musk: half of new cars will be electric in 20 years
Tesla CEO Elon Musk defies market analysis with his lofty forecast - but the man is often right about his predictions.
7 | June 26, 2012 4:38am |
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EPA gives Tesla Model S 265-mile range rating
The Environmental Protection Agency gave Tesla's electric sedan model both the highest range and the lowest fuel economy rating in the electric car market.
1 | June 21, 2012 3:30am |
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Mitsubishi to launch plug-in hybrid with 4-wheel drive
A plug-in hybrid crossover/SUV may be available in the U.S. sooner than you think.
1 | June 19, 2012 4:28am |
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Siri, the newest backseat driver
Apple's Siri will soon be migrating out of your pocket and into your passenger seat.
2 | June 13, 2012 3:30am |
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One third of young people text while driving, says CDC
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control finds that a significant proportion of young people admitted to using cell phones for texting while driving.
4 | June 11, 2012 3:09am |
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Consumer Reports doesn't recommend Toyota's Prius C
Consumer Reports was unimpressed with the new, more affordable addition to the Prius family, suggesting buyers purchase a used Prius instead.
9 | June 5, 2012 3:30am |
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Chevy Volt outsells Nissan Leaf, Prius Plug-in in May
GM's rechargeable model tripled its year-on-year sales in May, outselling both of its main competitors.
18 | June 4, 2012 3:30am |
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Top-selling cars worldwide in first quarter of 2012
A global look at the top-selling cars so far in 2012.
4 | May 29, 2012 3:30am |
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U.S. traffic congestion dropped 30% in 2011
A new report suggests that economic strains have led to significant drops in congestion across the U.S.' most populated cities.
3 | May 24, 2012 3:30am |
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Google's self-driving car hits the road in Nevada
The future got a little closer this week: Google's driverless cars may now drive on Nevada's public streets and highways.
6 | May 9, 2012 3:30am |
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iPhones streamline Amtrak's ticketing process
Amtrak's new smartphone app promises to make life easier for both passengers and conductors.
May 8, 2012 4:00am |
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Eating and driving: an unacknowledged danger?
Could eating behind the wheel be more dangerous than drinking and driving?
9 | May 7, 2012 4:00am |
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New Yorkers: Wi-Fi access coming soon to a subway station near you
Boingo Wireless plans to bring Wi-Fi to New York's subway stations, a prospect that is both exciting and a little depressing.
2 | May 4, 2012 4:00am |
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The 10 best-selling cars of April 2012
Which cars came out on top? See photos of the U.S.' most popular models last month.
3 | May 3, 2012 4:00am |
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Make money off your EV charging station
Your EV charging station just became a business opportunity, thanks to new software that lets you set hours, rates, and collect payments via a computer or smartphone.
2 | May 2, 2012 4:48am |
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Is zero-emissions air travel around the corner?
Meet the Elektra One, German hybrid solar electric plane that can travel 600 miles on a single charge and costs half as much as conventional hobby planes.
9 | May 1, 2012 4:00am |
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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.
9 | April 24, 2012 4:00am |
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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 4:00am |