http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport Bookmarks from Trends tagged by transport Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:19:12 -0000 http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/22/plug-in-2008-video-demo-of-coulombs-smart-charging <p>The company’s charging stations use a simple key fob, like the one you might already use to buy gas, to unlock the station.</p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/automotive">automotive</a> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/battery">battery</a> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/technology">technology</a> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/bennett">bennett</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:19:12 -0000 http://www.celsias.com/article/trading-suburbs-city-shift-away-american-car-cultu <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content">It's called New Urbanism, and Christopher Leinberger, an urban planning professor at the University of Michigan, visiting fellow at the <a href="http://topics.cnn.com/topics/the_brookings_institution" class="external-link">Brookings Institution <span class="external-link">&nbsp;</span></a>&nbsp;and author of <em><a href="http://www.optionofurbanism.com" class="external-link">The Option of Urbanism: Investing in a New American Dream <span class="external-link">&nbsp;</span></a></em>, says the movement is changing the American dream:</div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/keulenae">keulenae</a></p> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:13:41 -0000 http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/1431 <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content">oyota's heavy duty division, Hino, is testing a new kind of plug-in hybrd...one without a plug. The batteries on the hybrid assist and even sometimes take over for the diesel engine. But the energy in the batteries doesn't come from a plug, it comes from a wireless charging system built into the road.</div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/bennett">bennett</a></p> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:35:37 -0000 http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/1428 <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content">Rather than putting tubes on a rooftop, RES lays the collection system within concrete -- think the black asphalt of a road or runway. The piping connects to undeground storage areas.</div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/energy">energy</a> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/bennett">bennett</a></p> Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:43:06 -0000 http://media.cleantech.com/2545/europe-may-need-more-cuts-in-transport-emissions <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content">The European Environment Agency said more rigorous measures are needed to meet greenhouse gas emission targets.</div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/bennett">bennett</a></p> Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:57:21 -0000 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-future-train-personal-transport-next-advance-in-public-transportation <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content">the new ULTRa is poised to be the latest advance in public transport systems.</div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/bennett">bennett</a></p> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:36:45 -0000 http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/299&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en <p></p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/ingenheiro">ingenheiro</a></p> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:22:38 -0000 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-electric-scooter <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content"><p><span id="intelliTXT">The <b>Thunderbolt Electric Scooter</b> Concept by Henrik Björkman does not break new grounds when it comes to technological advances, but this sexy environment-friendly scooter has a loud and clear message for you. Down with combustible engines! The scooter’s design emphasizes a curvy hole where the engine is traditionally placed. The result is a not-so-subtle protest against combustible engine use. The Thunderbolt has a range of around 70 KM/H on a three hour charge. <br /> </span></p></div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/bennett">bennett</a></p> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:50:31 -0000 http://metroriderla.com/2008/02/19/madrid-metro-television-spot <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content">I found <a href="http://www.peliculasponder.com/2004/content/directors/gi_01.htm" title="Madrid Metro television spot" target="_blank">this commercial</a> for the <a href="http://www.metromadrid.es/" title="Madrid Metro" target="_blank">Madrid Metro</a> via the <a href="http://carfreeusa.blogspot.com/2008/02/madrids-amazing-new-metro-ad.html" title="Carfree USA: Madrid's Amazing New Metro Ad" target="_blank">Carfree USA blog</a>.&nbsp; This stunning ode to urban life and subterranean transit shows that in some places the kind of money and time that goes into car advertisements also goes into promoting mass transit.&nbsp;</div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/bennett">bennett</a></p> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:02:59 -0000 http://spectrum.ieee.org/feb08/5912 <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content"><span class="captiontitle">Too Pricey?</span>: The Enertia electric motorcycle goes for US&nbsp;$15 000. But don’t worry—you&nbsp;can always charge it.</div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/bennett">bennett</a></p> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:23:22 -0000 http://www.metaefficient.com/trains/highly-efficient-kid-friendly-trains.html <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content">The Japanese are intent on making train travel a more comfortable experience for everyone, women and children especially. Both trains contain hundreds of toys, TV screens showing cartoons, immaculately clean wooden flooring and cots for younger children.</div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/bennett">bennett</a></p> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:24:37 -0000 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071127181356.htm <p></p><p><strong>Highlights and Sticky Notes:</strong><p><div class="content">It's energy efficient, it's clean, compact and simple, and, above all, it's very cool.</div></p><p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/tag/transport">transport</a> </p><p><strong>Posted by:</strong> <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/trends/bookmark/keulenae">keulenae</a></p> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:09:20 -0000