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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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An electric folding bicycle?
The urban-friendly Neo Volt concept bike folds up for easy storage and transport - and its electric battery also gets 56 miles per charge.
2 | September 17, 2012 3:05am |
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A 'how-to' guide for bike-sharing programs
The Federal Highway Administration has consolidated the best practices of bike-sharing programs around the country into a guide for cities looking to develop them.
2 | September 13, 2012 4:28am |
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Tesla Model S: L.A. to Las Vegas on a single charge
The day when you can take a road trip in your EV may be closer than you think.
9 | September 11, 2012 3:05am |
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Formula E racing series to launch in 2014
The new series will feature electric vehicle races in city centers around the world.
5 | September 10, 2012 3:15am |
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A motorcycle that runs on poo?
Don't worry, riders will not be expected to fuel the three-wheeler with their own by-products.
1 | September 6, 2012 3:00am |
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Top ten most EV-ready cities in the U.S.
PlugShare's user data points to encouraging signs for EV charging infrastructure around the country.
4 | August 29, 2012 4:56am |
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Q&A: Justin Ashton, co-founder of XL Hybrids
XL Hybrids hopes its low-cost hybrid electric powertrain will create a low-carbon alternative for business fleets.
4 | August 24, 2012 3:15am |
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United's first 787 Dreamliner takes flight
United will become the first North American airline to receive one of the Boeing aircraft.
August 22, 2012 3:15am |
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U.S. Capitol to get EV charging stations
U.S. lawmakers will soon be able to charge their electric vehicles in the U.S. Capitol's parking area.
August 21, 2012 3:30am |
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New York City bike sharing delayed till next spring
New Yorkers will have to wait until next March until the city's bike sharing program launches.
August 20, 2012 3:30am |
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Ford investing $135 million in vehicle electrification
The U.S. automaker has big plans for hybrid and electric vehicles, if its recent investments in the area are any indication.
August 17, 2012 7:03am |
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Amtrak now accepting eTickets on all trains
Amtrak riders can now skip the ticket kiosk and use home-printed tickets or simply their smartphones to present their e-tickets on board the train.
July 31, 2012 3:15am |
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How much would you pay to charge your EV?
Users have a large role to play in helping to determine fair rates to charge their electric vehicles.
26 | July 30, 2012 3:00am |
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A GPS that can choose the most energy-efficient route?
Researchers are working on an algorithm that could extend the range of an electric car by at least 10 percent per charge.
2 | July 24, 2012 3:00am |
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Electric airplane breaks 200 mph barrier, sets record
Chip Yates' Long-ESA plane became the first electric aircraft to exceed 200 miles per hour.
1 | July 20, 2012 3:00am |
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GM takes peer-to-peer car sharing to the next level
Want some extra cash? Subscribers of GM's OnStar system can now rent their cars out via peer-to-peer network RelayRides.
9 | July 18, 2012 3:00am |
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EV battery prices could fall up to 70 percent by 2025
A new report from McKinsey & Co. shows promising signs for the electric vehicle market.
8 | July 17, 2012 3:30am |
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Portuguese police fleet goes green, adds Nissan Leafs
Portugal's police department added eight Nissan Leafs to its fleet, becoming the most recent law enforcement agency to embrace the use of zero-emissions vehicles.
1 | July 12, 2012 3:30am |
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Car2go introduces multi-city car sharing access
Car2go members will now be able to use a car from the service whether they are at home in Austin, Texas, or traveling in Washington, D.C.
July 6, 2012 3:00am |
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The 10 coolest cars under $18,000
Who says you can't drive in style on a budget?
1 | July 3, 2012 2:56am |