From the category archives:

Sustainability

From amusement park to bus stop?

March 11, 2010

Korean researchers have developed an electric vehicle that draws its power from the road.

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CTA gets federal funds for electrified vehicle stalls

March 9, 2010

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for electrified vehicle stalls that will reduce emissions from parked buses.

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Snow delays New York City cab-sharing program

March 1, 2010

As if getting around New York City in last week’s snowstorm wasn’t hard enough, the weather delayed the rollout of the city’s cab-sharing program.

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Sound Transit to install automatic track lubricators

February 28, 2010

To address concerns about “unbearable” noise, Sound Transit (WA) plans to install automatic lubricators along the Central Link light-rail line to reduce friction between train wheels and the tracks.

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Transport for London unveils hydrogen fuel cell

February 23, 2010

Transport for London (UK) announced plans to cut carbon emissions by 40% and save £90,000 per year in energy costs thanks to a retrofitted green power plant.

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Winston-Salem hybrids hit the road

February 18, 2010

The Winston-Salem Transit Authority (NC) just took delivery on 10 diesel-electric buses and is expecting 10 more.

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Can sails help ferries save fuel?

February 17, 2010

A California start-up plans to build ferries with a sails that take advantage of the San Francisco Bay’s strong winds to save fuel.

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Mumbai’s monorail: Breakthrough or blunder?

February 11, 2010

As Mumbai, India, moves forward with a monorail, some skeptics are raising questions about the project.

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Hydrogen buses suffer “hiccups” before Olympics

February 5, 2010

Some of the hydrogen buses, intended to provide transportation during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver (BC), have been stalling out and software problems appear to be the cause.

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Corona transit center goes solar

February 2, 2010

The Riverside Transit Agency (CA) will install solar panels in the Corona Transit Center.

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