Transportation

Could ereaders actually save books and magazines? The answer lies in making the most of the format's potential.

4 | March 2, 2010 4:07am | By Heather Clancy

Experts talk about investment opportunities in "technology that will provide clean, renewable and efficient energy solutions for individuals, corporations and governments."

5 | March 2, 2010 4:00am | By Christina Hernandez

Zipping around the earth's atmosphere, or even to the moon, may require a different kind of insurance.

1 | February 26, 2010 9:33am | By Joe McKendrick

Aviation and health care are notorious for waste, but they can’t trash the fact that recycling will save them millions.

7 | February 25, 2010 4:00am | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan

The more cars become "computers on wheels" the more information technology best practices will be needed to keep customers happy. Simply put, the day of automobile patch days may not be that far off.

2 | February 23, 2010 12:27pm | By Larry Dignan

Is the "Dickensian gloom" of a high-density urban community better or worse than the sprawl of a suburban community? The debate over the merits of smart growth simmers between two experts.

8 | February 22, 2010 11:57am | By Andrew Nusca

Analyzing impact by economic sector rather than chemical species, NASA scientists have determined that motor vehicles are the greatest contributor to atmospheric warming, "now and in the near term."

12 | February 19, 2010 10:18am | By Andrew Nusca

Toyota's massive recall for brake pedal defects exposed weaknesses in oversight of its supply chain. Now the company is embarking on a series of steps to fix the problem and restore its battered...

February 17, 2010 9:28am | By Andrew Nusca

EPA extends support for pilot projects focused on smarter transportation and clean water systems in discrete communities.

February 12, 2010 3:28am | By Heather Clancy

Most people can't be expected to change their energy consumption if they can't visualize the impact. That's where Zerofootprint Software steps in.

February 11, 2010 7:59am | By Heather Clancy

Ford's new compressed natural gas-powered Transit Connect might be just what city streets need when it comes to fuel-efficient, on-demand transportation.

3 | February 9, 2010 1:21pm | By Andrew Nusca

Energy industry stakeholders and regulators are trying to secure the smart grid and just finished a second draft report that identifies 120 points of vulnerability. Can we guarantee the...

3 | February 8, 2010 6:20am | By John Dodge

Emily Pilloton is touring the country in her Airstream and promoting her mantra of designing for 'Humanity, Habitats, Health and Happiness.'

1 | February 8, 2010 4:00am | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan

A Japanese physicist has demonstrated that teleportation of energy is possible, a discovery that has profound implications for the study of physics.

31 | February 5, 2010 7:19am | By Andrew Nusca

Smart USA has reported an astounding 40 percent annual sales drop last year of its Smart Fortwo coupe. Can the Smart car get back on track?

24 | February 4, 2010 11:04am | By Andrew Nusca

Food for nine billion people; California pesticides; crowdsourced intel; luxury zeppelins; bayonet training.

2 | February 4, 2010 10:20am | By Andrew Nusca

Now the Toyota Prius' brakes with 14 complaints reported in Japan and 100 here, says an Associated Press story.

1 | February 3, 2010 6:53am | By John Dodge

Here's a look at the major technology and science priorities listed in President Obama's $3.8 trillion proposed fiscal 2011 budget.

February 2, 2010 10:40am | By Larry Dignan

Scientists have developed a new drug that prevents biological "shut down" mechanisms in the injured, keeping victims alive until they can receive medical treatment.

5 | February 1, 2010 8:08am | By Andrew Nusca

CODA Automotive CEO says a Cash-for-Clunkers-type rebate would do wonders for electric vehicle sales.

21 | February 1, 2010 4:00am | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan