From the category archives:

Vehicle technology

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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Metro announces two rail upgrades

March 1, 2010

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will add software on 182 rail cars to prevent trains from rolling backwards when operating in manual mode.

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Maglev project makes commitment to Nevada trades council

February 22, 2010

Proponents for the magnetic levitation train that would link Las Vegas (NV) and Anaheim (CA) have signed a letter of commitment with the Southern Nevada Building and Construction Trades Council.

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Driverless rapid transit: The frequency – labor connection

February 19, 2010

In a post on the Human Transit blog, Jarrett Walker writes that driverless rapid transit systems “break the connection between frequency and labor costs.”

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Las Vegas Monorail could partner with Chinese

February 19, 2010

The president and CEO of the Las Vegas Monorail (NV) discussed his long-range plans to extend the project to McCarran International Airport; the project may seek funds from FTA and from Chinese investors.

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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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A look at the Dulles AeroTrain

February 8, 2010

The AeroTrain debuted at Dulles International Airport (VA) last month, replacing the mobile lounge system.

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Congress taps manufacturer for composite bus program

February 5, 2010

Congress selected TPI Composites to lead the All Composite Transit Bus Program in conjunction with the U.S. Army’s National Automotive Center.

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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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