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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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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.
3 | April 19, 2012 4:00am |
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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.
10 | April 17, 2012 4:00am |
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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.
21 | April 16, 2012 4:00am |
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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.
7 | April 12, 2012 4:00am |
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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.
4 | April 10, 2012 4:00am |
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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.
7 | April 5, 2012 4:00am |
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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.
3 | April 4, 2012 4:00am |
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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.
9 | April 3, 2012 4:00am |
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How Chinese drivers avoid speeding tickets
Resourceful Chinese motorists have found ways to cheat the radar system that identifies speeding cars by their license plates.
4 | April 2, 2012 4:00am |
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Commuter biking could save US $17 billion a year
According to a new report on the public benefits of commuter biking, the practice can generate massive savings in health care.
10 | March 30, 2012 4:00am |
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Calgary makes parking payments hassle-free
No more coin-op parking meters! Calgary's smart street parking system allows users to pay for parking by cash, card, or cell phone.
5 | March 27, 2012 4:00am |
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Mazda to exit commercial vehicle market: Nikkei
In an effort to cut costs, Mazda has decided to abandon the commercial truck market.
March 26, 2012 9:21am |
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Zipcar launches EV car sharing in Chicago
Zipcar has launched a pilot program in Chicago where members can rent Chevy Volts by the hour.
March 26, 2012 7:43am |
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West Coast Electric Highway opens for traffic
A 160-mile stretch of Interstate 5 in Oregon is now up and running, with EV charging stations located every 25 miles along the route.
12 | March 22, 2012 4:00am |
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Algae-powered Navy ship sails 1200 miles
The USS Ford sailed from Everett, Wash. to San Diego using a biofuel derived from algae.
8 | March 21, 2012 4:00am |
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U.S. fuel economy at record high
Whether due to rising gas prices or greater eco-consciousness among consumers, U.S. fuel economy levels hit a record high in February.
39 | March 15, 2012 4:00am |
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Las Vegas to get its own Nurburgring?
Bruton Smith of Speedway Motorsports is looking to build a Nurburgring replica in Las Vegas - a move which could open the city up to a whole new market of driving enthusiasts.
March 14, 2012 4:00am |
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Renault debuts first 'affordable' electric car
Last week, Renault debuted the Zoe, a city car that will start around $21,300 in the UK after tax incentives.
4 | March 13, 2012 4:00am |
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Chinese auto sales lose steam
China's commercial and passenger vehicle sales lost steam in January and February compared to 2011. Could this be a sign of a slowing economy?
March 12, 2012 4:00am |
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High-tech mobile payment developments on the Long Island Rail Road
New York's MTA is testing a system on the Long Island Rail Road to allow riders to pay for their fares using a mobile phone using "near-field communication" technology.
March 9, 2012 12:13pm |