Transportation

Transportation

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

  • Two-wheel your way to big savings

    Wed, Feb 25, 2009 4:20 PM by Josh Dorfman, aka The Lazy Environmentalist

    These practical, fun and fuel-efficient scooters will make your four-wheeled cohorts green with envy.

  • In dying car brands, hope for a cleaner renewal?

    Wed, Feb 25, 2009 10:55 AM by Jim Motavalli

    The traditional auto industry, burdened by gas guzzlers, is shrinking rapidly, but smart electric vehicle start-ups are rising from the ashes.

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  • At 25 mph, here comes the Wheego Whip

    Mon, Feb 23, 2009 5:37 PM by Jim Motavalli

    Georgia-based company starts out with a low-speed, lead-acid two-seater, but it's planning to deliver a lithium-ion battery electric next year.

  • Two Minutes for the Planet: Transportation

    Sun, Feb 22, 2009 1:26 AM by Emily Murphy

    Laura Turner Seydel offers easy daily transportation tips to lessen your impact.

  • Smart auto choices please the planet (and your wallet)

    Wed, Feb 18, 2009 2:11 PM by Josh Dorfman, aka The Lazy Environmentalist

    These cars are fun to drive and surprisingly hip.

  • Can I afford an eco-friendly car?

    Wed, Feb 18, 2009 2:11 PM by Josh Dorfman, aka The Lazy Environmentalist

    These autos are fun to drive and surprisingly hip.

  • Rome: City of eternal traffic

    Wed, Feb 18, 2009 1:13 PM by Jim Motavalli

    A video minute in Roman traffic. It can be brutal if you're not from around these parts.

  • Italy: Eternal land of Lilliputian cars

    Mon, Feb 16, 2009 12:16 PM by Jim Motavalli

    Italy's Fiat makes many tiny cars, and one retro model, the 500, may end up for sale in the U.S.

  • Max torque? With the Tesla Roadster, it’s electric

    Thu, Feb 12, 2009 11:23 AM by Jim Motavalli

    Don't think electric cars have to be slow--the Tesla Roadster would leave my Mazda RX-8 test car in the dust.

  • For Toyota, the best and worst of times...

    Mon, Feb 09, 2009 3:38 PM by Jim Motavalli

    Despite red ink, Toyota is moving ahead with ambitious green car plans.

  • Electric automobile basics

    Mon, Feb 09, 2009 12:46 PM

    Learn about the affordability, availability, performance, safety, and maintenance of electric vehicles.

  • The gadget-laden 2010 Toyota Prius: Natae explains it all to you

    Fri, Feb 06, 2009 1:59 PM by Jim Motavalli

    The 2010 Toyota Prius goes on sale in the spring. It looks like the old one, but there are quite a lot of new features. Natae Rayner of Toyota offers the rundown from the passenger seat.

  • How can I cut back on the cost and impact of my commute?

    Fri, Feb 06, 2009 1:21 PM by Vanessa Vadim

    Cut back on the waste of commuting by considering carpooling, public transit and even biking.

  • The Carbon Commute

    Fri, Feb 06, 2009 1:21 PM by Vanessa Vadim

    Cut back on the waste of commuting by considering carpooling, public transit and even biking.

  • Taxpayers pay the bill as automakers fight climate ruling

    Wed, Feb 04, 2009 9:09 PM by Jim Motavalli

    Automakers are pressing their lawsuits against state greenhouse gas laws. It's not the fuel economy; it's the principle of the thing.

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