Transportation
Three Energy Gamechangers for China and the World
This decade China is set to regain the status it has held for 18 of the past 20 centuries: the world’s largest economy. A major engine of historic success was China’s inexorable drive to develop and deploy new technologies, far outpacing other civilizations. As Joseph Needham documented, and his student…
Vehicle Choice Overload
You want an economical vehicle that also reduces carbon emissions and helps rid us of oil dependence. But which kind of car is your best choice?
Energy Implications of Autonomous Vehicles: Imagining the Possibilities
Autonomous vehicles have captured people’s imaginations for decades. Today, they are no longer a utopian dream.
In Bogotá, Creating Social Equality through Sustainable Transportation
The city of Bogotá, Colombia, goes all in on sustainable transportation.
Efficiency and Performance Meet in BMW’s i3
BMW created a car with greater efficiency without sacrificing performance or functionality. How? A holistic design approach and use of advanced lightweight materials.