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Transportation

Get alternative transportation news and reviews on green commuting, electric cars and hybrid vehicles.

Hurricane Sandy: Lights out, tenuous connections
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 12:08 PM by Jim Motavalli
My post-Sandy challenges — connecting to the Internet and getting my work posted online — don't amount to a hill of beans compared to others' woes, but I'm sure readers will be nodding their heads.
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Paris firefighters will test Renault Twizy
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 1:37 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
The firefighter brigade will use the all-electric urban vehicle as an early intervention tool.
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Keep on trucking: A tour of Smith Electric
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 12:55 PM by Jim Motavalli
Smith builds world-class electric delivery vehicles at Kansas City International Airport.
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Imagine sitting in traffic 1 month a year

Mon, Oct 29, 2012 9:27 AM

Video: Sao Paulo residents battle traffic jams of epic proportions. CNN's Shasta Darlington travels by car, train and chopper.
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MNN exclusive: Hertz to recycle all its tires
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 5:41 PM by Jim Motavalli
The rental giant has signed an agreement with the largest tire recycling firm to make sure no used rubber ends up in landfills.
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Sailor hopes to cruise globe in 10-foot boat

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 11:31 AM

Video: A veteran boat-builder and sailor from Sweden is building a 10-feet boat that he will use to sail around the world without docking on land a single time.
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At 85 mph, fastest highway in the U.S. opens

Wed, Oct 24, 2012 9:37 AM

Video: State Road 130, a 40-mile stretch of road in Texas between Austin and San Antonio, allows drivers to push their cars, vans and trucks to 85 miles an hour.
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Buying a car: 6 tips for smart consumers
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 3:47 PM by Jim Motavalli
Buying a car today is a lot like using a dating service. For best results, use your head as well as your heart.
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Amtrak promises high-speed trains in Midwest after successful test run
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 10:51 AM by John Platt
Passenger train traveled 111 mph on part of a route between Chicago and St. Louis.
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Is obesity a heavy drag on fuel economy?

Thu, Oct 18, 2012 10:36 AM by Life's Little Mysteries

If your car isn't getting the gas mileage you want or expect, it might be time to put down the carbs and pick up the dumbbells because your body may be the problem.
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Today is National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
The biennial event is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of alternative fuel vehicles.
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Coming soon to a mall near you: 20-minute electric car charging
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 4:29 PM by Jim Motavalli
The U.S. has finally approved a standard for fast chargers, which should speed their deployment in restaurant parking lots, movie theaters and Starbucks across America. When EVs are convenient, that's when the mass market happens.
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Tata Nano is coming to the United States
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 2:51 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Indian automaker Tata will bring the inexpensive car to the U.S. within 3 years.
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For $9 in materials, a practical cardboard bike
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 5:06 PM by Jim Motavalli
Izhar Gafni, an inventor in a remarkably entrepreneurial country, experimented for more than a year and is preparing to mass-market a durable bike made from coated paper — with no metal parts. His aim is to put the Third World on wheels.
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Streetline app aims to end the hunt for a parking space
Thu, Oct 11, 2012 1:39 PM by Jim Motavalli
Imagine having your cellphone tell you where to find a parking space in a crowded city. Actually, it's already available — and it's free. Streetline isn't everywhere, but the service is growing.
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