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Transportation
SmartPlanet stories related to the movement of people and goods from one location to another - by air, rail, road, sea or space.
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U.S. cities are building commuter rail, so where are the riders?
Here's why suburbanites aren't interested in new commuter rail systems.
2 | June 19, 2013 1:36pm |
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Smog in Mexico: it's not where you think it is
MEXICO CITY -- Cities like Tijuana and Guadalajara haven't followed the capital's lead in trying to clean up their skies. And residents may not know what they're breathing.
4 | June 19, 2013 3:04am |
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Too busy to pick up the takeout? Postmates will deliver
A bike courier service that delivers right to the consumer's door is being tested in New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
1 | June 18, 2013 3:00am |
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Can the shipping industry take blimps seriously?
World Aeros wants to make airships that can transport 250-ton loads. They're cheaper and more energy efficient than cargo planes, but potential investors must first get over the "giggle factor."
28 | June 17, 2013 8:38pm |
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Food fight: White Castle vs biofuels
Chain restaurants, cattle industry, U.S. congressmen have had enough of corn-based fuels that are pushing up prices throughout the food chain.
22 | June 17, 2013 11:11am |
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Voice-activated tech in cars isn't so safe after all, AAA says
Drivers using hands-free voice-activated technology might have their eyes fixed squarely on the road ahead them, but that doesn't mean they're not at risk.
8 | June 13, 2013 9:14am |
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Indianapolis plans largest electric carshare in U.S.
A French company is investing $35 million in a carsharing system for Indianapolis.
12 | June 12, 2013 12:13pm |
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Taiwan uses free widespread Wi-Fi to lure tourists
Taiwan is making it easy for foreign tourists to connect to the Internet.
June 12, 2013 7:37am |
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Myanmar unveils 'master plan' to boost tourism
A $500 million plan to entice tourists into the country has been revealed by the Myanmar government.
June 11, 2013 3:35am |
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NHTSA, DOT want cars to disable your phone
Is car-enabled disabling of mobile devices the "ultimate solution" to stop texting drivers?
64 | June 7, 2013 5:59am |
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Where wheels are a status symbol, could car sharing take off?
HONG KONG -- Car sharing is a hard sell in Asian cities, but some businesses are trying to change consumers' minds.
June 6, 2013 3:00am |
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Mexico's smog-eating hospital gets to work
MEXICO CITY -- A public hospital adds a facade that devours smog in a city adding 600 new cars a day.
5 | June 5, 2013 3:00am |
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Airlines push for extended booking systems, IT firms reluctant
Improved booking systems could keep fliers happy, but IT companies may lose lucrative contracts.
June 4, 2013 2:46pm |
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Airlines only make a $4 profit per passenger
Airlines have razor-thin profit margins, but it's still shaping up to be a good year for the industry.
June 4, 2013 9:25am |
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'All you can fly' for one flat monthly fee
In an industry 'desperate for disruption,' upstart airline offers unlimited travel for a flat monthly fee.
4 | June 3, 2013 6:49pm |
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Flash charging powers electric buses in 15 seconds
Here's a fast new way to power a city fleet of electric buses.
20 | June 3, 2013 1:01pm |
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Amid Everest climb's 60th anniversary, Indians adopt the sport
NEW DELHI -- Indians broke three world Everest climbing records this year, a sign of how increasing wealth is fueling the country's appetite for pursuing extreme sports.
June 3, 2013 12:00am |
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The carbon footprint of your running shoes
From the cradle to the grave, a typical pair of running shoes generates 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. The biggest gas-emitting step might surprise you.
16 | June 2, 2013 9:29pm |
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Busiest U.S. train station lined up for a makeover
Penn station is trampled upon by millions of passengers a day, and is sorely in need of a makeover -- one that SOM plans to provide.
June 1, 2013 1:39pm |
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Tube travel: New York to Los Angeles in 45 minutes
Workable or not, it's nice to dream.
June 1, 2013 1:04pm |