Transport Theory

One Canadian city shows how smart technology can help get people out of their cars and onto city buses and other forms of public transportation.

7 | March 8, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Designer Ayelet Fishman has design a green urban concept electric vehicle that comes outfitted with oversize bumpers for stress-free city driving.

2 | March 7, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

A bicycle built for 12? This Dutch bicycle bus includes eight sets of pedals for children, a place for an adult driver, and a bench for three children to enjoy a free ride.

12 | March 6, 2012 6:31pm | By Megan Kenna

Ford's 2012 Focus Electric has surpassed the Nissan Leaf as the most fuel-efficient 5-seater, and its battery can charge twice as fast as the Leaf, according to the U.S. automaker.

5 | March 6, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The Air Force awarded a $9.36 million contract to purchase up to 18,000 iPads, allowing pilots to navigate using the tablets instead of paper manuals and charts.

11 | March 5, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

New York City taxicabs are set to begin testing an application that allows drivers to accept payments via mobile phone.

1 | March 2, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

China's appetite for SUVs grew substantially in 2011, and automakers are keen to tap into the growing market.

February 29, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The new Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 95MPGe and starts at $32,000 (with $4,000 off for California buyers).

2 | February 28, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Leaked photos of Infiniti's forthcoming Emerg-E supercar ahead of its official debut at the Geneva auto show reveal a sleek, sharp design.

February 27, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

A new fuel cell concept car for city driving seats only one person and could get up to 250 miles at a time.

2 | February 24, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Zipcar has made a major investment in Wheelz, a P2P car-sharing startup that connects college students who own cars with those who want to drive them.

2 | February 23, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The Chattanooga airport has saved 90,000 kilowatt-hours of power since installing a 4.5-acre solar farm in December.

February 22, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

A Dutch design concept promises to rid electric bus fleets of range anxiety woes by charging buses wirelessly as they pick up passengers.

5 | February 20, 2012 4:20pm | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Tesla Motors announced Wednesday that it will work with Daimler to help develop a new, electric Mercedes-Benz model.

February 17, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The Washington State senate has approved a bill that would charge EV drivers $100 a year to drive on its roads.

3 | February 16, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

December 2011 posted the highest percentage of on-time flights during the month of December since record-keeping began, according to the DOT.

February 15, 2012 4:55am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

As an infusion of new models and technologies has shaken up the U.S. car market, the Mitsubishi i-MIEV replaces the Honda Civic Natural Gas as the U.S.' greenest car, according to new rankings.

February 13, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

The Transportation Security Administration is set to expand its pre-screening program to 28 U.S. airports, where pre-approved passengers may avoid lengthy security checks.

2 | February 9, 2012 4:00am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Arizona is considering a controversial measure that would charge owners of electric vehicles for every mile they drive.

2 | February 7, 2012 3:00pm | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Even as the auto industry gains steam, fewer used cars for sale have created a difficult market for those looking to buy second hand.

7 | February 7, 2012 4:29am | By Channtal Fleischfresser