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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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2013 oil and gas price forecast update
Energy analyst Chris Nelder refreshes his outlook for 2013.
26 | May 29, 2013 3:00am |
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The Golden Gate of Helsinki
The world's top architects are competing to design Finland's longest bridge. Why is it so special? Three words: no cars allowed.
9 | May 22, 2013 4:44am |
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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 |
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What is the worst flight in America?
There's one flight which is simply 'always' late.
3 | May 31, 2013 5:20am |
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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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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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China developing 600 mph airless maglev high-speed train
China is developing a high-speed train that will travel at 620 miles per hour through maglev lines in airless tubes underground.
59 | August 9, 2010 8:19am |
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Unstoppable! Airless tire will never go flat
A little-known firm may one-up big tire companies like Michelin and Bridgestone by launching an indestructible tire for the consumer market by 2014.
16 | March 8, 2013 4:15am |
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New York to London in an hour - by train
On the return, leave the UK at noon, arrive in Manhattan 8 a.m. the same day. U.S. firm is selling licenses to patented technology. China's buying. All aboard the vacuum express!
105 | June 4, 2012 9:35pm |
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Oil and gas price forecast for 2013
Energy analyst Chris Nelder looks into his crystal ball to see what 2013 holds for oil and natural gas prices.
22 | December 26, 2012 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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Restaurant industry fear as harsh drink-driving laws proposed
Could new drunk-driving laws destroy the restaurant industry?
25 | May 20, 2013 6:47am |
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In India, browse the web through texts
DELHI -- India has nearly a billion mobile phone users, but only a fraction of those have Web access, whether on their phones or on computers. Start-up Innoz is bridging that gap.
May 20, 2013 12:00am |
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Now we know why Ritalin works
If you don't have many cells that process dopamine, the best way to get a healthy dose in your brain is to flood it with chemicals that produce dopamine. Stimulants. That's why Ritalin and...
101 | September 9, 2009 5:58am |
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Is Hyundai better than Toyota and Honda? New models suggest yes
Toyota, Honda and Subaru still make the best cars, but Hyundai is coming on fast. So is Ford. It's a safe bet all will have models that will excel in Consumer Reports (CR) 2010 annual quality...
January 26, 2010 11:43am |
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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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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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Becoming minimalist: when having fewer possessions means living a better life
Two years ago, Joshua Becker decided to cast off (some of) his possessions to live a minimalist lifestyle. We spoke about what minimalism means, how technology can help us get there and how this...
25 | August 12, 2010 4:00am |
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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 |


