Vehicle technology

Supporters still betting on maglev for Las Vegas

June 14, 2011

What happens if the proposed high-speed rail project between Las Vegas (NV) and Victorville (CA) falls through? Some look to maglev for Plan B.

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Are monorails gaining traction?

May 24, 2011

Cities around the world are taking a fresh look at monorails, hoping that the single-track elevated systems can provide urban mobility at the right price.

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WVU to upgrade personal rapid transit system

May 24, 2011

West Virginia University is upgrading its personal rapid transit system to move the system from the 1970s into the present.

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Inside the walls of Masdar City

May 20, 2011

Known in transportation circles for its personal rapid transit system, Masdar City is an experiment in sustainable urban design.

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Is it a bird? A plane? It’s AeroTrain!

May 17, 2011

Fast Company reports on the AeroTrain, a concept from Japan that uses “wing-in-ground effect” to eliminate drag by flying very close to the ground.

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Personal rapid transit debuts at Heathrow

May 6, 2011

A personal rapid transit system started trials at Heathrow Airport (UK) this week, which will carry riders between the airport’s parking and terminals.

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Chicago looks into high-speed rail link to airport

May 3, 2011

Inspired by a trip on Shanghai’s maglev train, outgoing Chicago (IL) mayor Daley is seeking proposals for a high-speed rail link to O’Hare Airport.

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Can pods transform Delhi?

April 29, 2011

Delhi is looking into the feasibility personal rapid transit system and The City Fix asks whether PRT technology makes sense for the Indian city.

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Seattle chooses trackless trolleys over hybrids

April 28, 2011

King County Metro Transit (WA) plans to stick with trackless trolleys when it replaces its aging fleet instead of switching to hybrids.

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Columnist: Can SkyTran save Detroit?

April 25, 2011

A Detroit Free Press editorial asks whether an elevated magnetic levitation system, currently pitched by SkyTran, can revitalize Detroit (MI).

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