Testing the Novara Gotham: A Bike With Infinite Gears
• http://www.popsci.com, By Michael BerkCyclists of the world unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains (and derailleurs)
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Transportation
Government Regulations Prevent This Awesome Blind Spot Eliminating Mirror From Becoming Standard
• http://www.businessinsider.com, Ashley LutzA Drexel University professor patented a side mirror that totally eliminates the "blind spots" on each side when you're driving.
One Texas Highway May Soon Become America's Autobahn
• http://www.businessinsider.com, Callie BostEverything is bigger in Texas. Even the speed limits.
California's Failing Project Could Spell The End Of High-Speed Rail For The Whole Country
• http://www.businessinsider.com, The EconomistAs high-speed rail projects across America have run into political trouble or been cancelled, California's the largest and most ambitioushas continued to move forward.
Is The U.S. Government Deliberately Suppressing Fuel Efficiency?
• http://govtslaves.info, Activist PostMost people would logically believe that the U.S. government works for the citizens of America – after all, that is why we continue to pay taxes, right?
World record 1,626 miles on one tank of diesel
• http://www.gizmag.com, By Darren Quickthe husband and wife team of John and Helen Taylor – also known as “the world’s most fuel efficient couple” – have been back on the road to claim the world record for the longest distance traveled on a single tank of fuel.
Obese Drivers Less Likely to Buckle Up: Study
• http://www.bio-medicine.org, ScoutNewsObese drivers are less likely than normal-weight drivers to use their seat belts, a new study shows.
Single-inlet electric vehicle charging to showcase in LA
• http://phys.org, by Nancy OwanoBig names in global car manufacturers have announced a common method for charging electric vehicles.
Testing the Long-Awaited Fisker Karma Plug-In Hybrid
• http://www.popsci.com, By John VoelckerAt the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, the start-up Fisker Automotive unveiled its Karma concept , a high-end plug-in hybrid the company would use to challenge Tesla Motors. Cofounder Henrik Fisker said the Karma would go on sale in late 2009.
MTA: Subway Crime Soars; NYPD Releases Stunning Statistics
• http://newyork.cbslocal.com,Transit Board Wants Gov To Appoint Special Prosecutor For Subway Crimes
This Video Will Stop You From Using Your Phone While Driving
• YouTubeTHIS A VIDEO TAKEN BY A STATE TROOPER DASH CAM. SEE HOW QUICKLY YOUR LIFE COULD CHANGE BY TAKING YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR A SPLIT SECOND. THINK ABOUT THIS THE NEXT TIME YOU SEE SOMEONE TEXTING, READING A BOOK OR PUTTING ON THEIR MAKEUP, WHILE DRI
Rewriting The Rules of High Speed Travel
• Yahoo! News blogThey hold a patent to Evacuated Tube Technology and with their tubes, you will be able to get you from New York to Beijing in 2 hours and from New York to London in less than an hour. Their capsules travel on frictionless magnetic levitation tracks,
These Awesome Jeep Concept Drawings Look Even Better In The Metal
• www.businessinsider.com(Just plain Coolness)
Gas Prices Expected To Continue Rising This Spring
• http://baltimore.cbslocal.comBALTIMORE (WJZ)—Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, gas prices are up again this week.
Electric car revolution faces increasing headwinds
• http://www.reuters.com, By Ben KlaymanThe 34-year-old car lover bought the plug-in hybrid electric Karma in December for $107,850, but five days later the car's battery died as he was driving in downtown Chicago.
No Relief in Sight at Pump
• http://online.wsj.com, By JERRY A. DICOLOU.S. gasoline prices jumped 6% in February, and market experts predict they will climb higher because critical refining operations in the Northeast are shutting down.
Cruise passengers reach port, tell of panic
• (AP) VICTORIAHot and tired passengers disembarking from a disabled cruise ship Thursday in the Seychelles said they had prepared to abandon ship when fire broke out in the engine room three days ago, leaving the vessel adrift in waters prowled by pirates.
Behold: The Most Fabulously Ferocious Ferrari Ever
• Chuck Squatriglia via WIRED.comAt some point, automakers will realize there is more to life than horsepower, gearheads will see eyeball-flattening acceleration is overrated and … oh, who are we kidding? There will always be cars like the fabulously ferocious Ferrari F12berlinetta
Gas prices are highest ever for this time of year
• CNBCAt $3.53 a gallon, prices are already up 25 cents since Jan. 1. And experts say they could reach a record $4.25 a gallon by late April.
A Haphazard Approach to Vehicle Outfitting and Risk Mitigation
• by W.A.My new Nissan 4WD Frontier is pretty well equipped…and conspicuous. Maybe it’s the 102” steel CB radio antenna whip that tipped the balance.
Congress debates federal oversight for subways
• Washington PostMore than two years after the deadliest crash in Metro’s history, there are no federal standards in place for making the nation’s subways and light rail systems safer. This week, two bills that address safety are expected to go before the House an
Tough Times for U.S. EV Battery Makers
• Kevin Bullis via TechnologyReview.comCompanies need more consumer demand for electric vehicles to grow rapidly.
Tesla Unveils Its All Electric Model X Crossover
• www.businessinsider.comLate last night on the East Coast, Tesla held a web event to introduce the world to its first entry into the heavily crowded crossover segment.
House Republicans’ transportation bill survives a beating in committees
• Washington PostUnder the GOP plan, that trust fund money would be redirected to pay for roads and bridges. Mass transit would turn, instead, to a one-time $40 billion allocation from the general fund that would be shared with other popular programs, including bicyc
The Seventh-Generation Porsche 911 is Lighter, Faster and More Efficient
• www.popsci.comSince unveiling the 911 Carrera in 1963, Porsche has built many dozens of variations, ranging from convertibles to racing editions to subtly tweaked versions distinguishable only to board members of the Porsche Club of America.
Man Left Dog On Leash Outside Of An Elevator
• LiveLeakShouldn't the headline read stupid dog doesn't follow man onto elevator gets ride of his life?
Tesla's Model S Sets a New Standard for Battery-Powered Cars
• John Voelcker via PopSci.comUntil now, there hasn’t been an all-electric car fit for road-tripping. But Tesla’s Model S, due out late in 2012, is made for extended drives. Its battery goes up to 300 miles on a charge.
Captain's conduct blasted as divers find more dead
• APMaritime authorities, passengers and mounting evidence pointed Sunday toward the captain of a cruise liner that ran aground and capsized off the Tuscan coast, amid accusations that he abandoned ship before everyone was safely evacuated and was showin
Could Your Car Be Hacked?
• David Zax via TechnologyReview.comAs soon as things get smart, something stupid also happens: they become vulnerable to attack.
Vienna taxi drivers under surveillance
• The RawStory.comFast-forward to 2012 and the World War II bomb damage may be gone from the Austrian capital, but things haven’t improved a great deal for the average taxi passenger.
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