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- Architects envision a bright new future for Milan's abandoned railways Thu, 4 May 17, 10:57pmFive international studios recently unveiled exciting plans to revitalize seven disused rail yards in Milan, Italy. MAD Architects, EMBT, Stefano Boeri Architects, Cino Zucchi Architetti and Mecanoo reimagined the brownfield...
- VeloMetro Mobility to launch the first VeloCar-sharing program in Vancouver Tue, 30 Jun 15, 4:30amThough it's fun, cost-effective, and great for the environment, replacing your car with a bicycle isn't without its snags. Biking in the rain isn't for everyone, sweating up hills can make you unpopular when you get to the...
- Car sharing revolution: BlaBlaCar to expand after huge investment Thu, 11 Dec 14, 4:53amThe world’s largest long-distance car-sharing network, BlaBlaCar, looks set to transform the way we travel by helping fill empty seats. After a huge $100 million investment by Index Ventures back in July, the Paris-based...
- New EU Plan Limits Food-based Biofuels Used for Transport Wed, 17 Oct 12, 8:20amAnnounced just less than a month ago, the European commission will seek to impose a limit of 5% on the use of crop-based biofuels. The initiative comes as part of a larger plan to raise the share of renewable energy to 10%...
- Brilliant Magnetic Bike Lights Automatically Turn On When Attached Wed, 2 May 12, 4:20amBike lights can often be fiddly little things to attach and detach from your bicycle, but Copenhagen Parts may have solved this mini conundrum – for steel bikes at least...
- Turntable Rider Transforms Bikes into Mobile DJ Booths Mon, 23 Apr 12, 10:36pmThe Turntable Rider is a brilliant invention that transforms any regular bicycle into a roving DJ booth! Developed by Japan-based company Cogoo, the gadget allows bikers to emit melodies as they ride...
- Sexy Lotus-Based PG Elektrus EV Combines Classic Style With Sustainable Technology Fri, 27 Jan 12, 1:04amCrossing classic sports car design with sustainable technology, PG launched their sexy new Lotus Elise-based Elektrus PG in Berlin, Germany. This ‘premium-segment urbane sports car’ was presented by its designer...
- Sexy Lotus-Inspired PG Elektrus EV Combines Classic Style With Sustainable Technology Fri, 27 Jan 12, 1:04amCrossing classic sports car design with sustainable technology, PG launched their sexy new Lotus Elise-inspired Elektrus in Berlin, Germany. The latest sensation to hit the electric vehicle market, this ‘premium-segment...
- New Mitsubishi Technology Makes Ships More Efficient by Blowing Tiny Air Bubbles Tue, 24 Jan 12, 5:50amA new technology from Mitsubishi will make large ships more fuel efficient by using tiny air bubbles to reduce the friction of the ship’s hull on the water...
- Our Cities Ourselves: Ten Global Cities Reimagined for Sustainable Transport Wed, 11 May 11, 6:40amRead the rest of Our Cities Ourselves: Ten Global Cities Reimagined for Sustainable Transport Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: bicycle pedestrian priority, Buenos Aires, city development, ITDP, MARQ,...