© Studio Roosegaarde A look at roads of the future. Via Treehugger: Back in October we told you about how infrastructure designers in the Netherlands have decided that the country’s highways need a major high-tech makeover and now those ideas are becoming reality. The Netherlands will start experimenting with photoluminescent paint on roads that charges in sunlightContinueContinue reading “Glow Road”
Category Archives: Politics
Riding the Bus Gets Sexy
This video has been out for a few days, but it’s hilarious enough to share again. Commissioned by the Danish government to encourage public transit, the ad brings a ride on the bus to a whole new dimension. Thanks, Midttrafik. I think you did the job smashingly.
California’s High Speed Rail Inches Forward
I’ve always been a big fan of high-speed rail, and I’ve been embarrassed that other countries have sped past the United States for decades, when it comes to transportation. Japan’s Shinkansen HSR (high speed rail) system has been operating since 1964, five years before we landed men on the moon. Yet somehow in the ensuingContinueContinue reading “California’s High Speed Rail Inches Forward”
The True Cost of Oil
Before you start groaning at the gas pump (and you’re still allowed to groan), take a look at this animated video from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Via Treehugger:
Tesla Model X
Tesla just released news of their highly anticipated third vehicle, named the Model X. Via Uncrate: Tesla has unveiled its third electric car, and this time they’re aiming for something with a little more utility. The crossover-style Tesla Model X ($50,000-$90,000) can go 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, and sports falcon-wing doors for rear passengers. SpeakingContinueContinue reading “Tesla Model X”
The Bikeification of Clinton
Long known for its bike-friendliness, Portland has made big strides in improving safe access to cyclists all over the city. Dangerous bridges and overpasses have been transformed and retrofitted with pedestrian and bike paths, allowing multi-modal transport to and fro. When it comes to more quiet neighborhoods, the city isn’t sitting still either. Perhaps spurredContinueContinue reading “The Bikeification of Clinton”
Americans are Working to Feed Their Cars
Via TreeHugger: James Schwartz writes The Urban Country ” to show that using a bicycle for transportation is fast, fun and healthy & improves our cities, our people and the world.” He also occasionally writes about how using a car for transportation is slow, annoying, polluting and destroys our cities, our people and the world.ContinueContinue reading “Americans are Working to Feed Their Cars”
Government Looks to Raise Fuel Economy Standards
62 MPG. Let that number sink in. Very good news for the planet, and for technology! Via TIME: Environmentalists can take President Obama to task for more than a few disappointments over the first two years of his Administration—and some of them have—but one area where the White House has fulfilled its green pledges isContinueContinue reading “Government Looks to Raise Fuel Economy Standards”
Electric Future 