y A greener Mexico City tries eco-transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:16:33 +0000 mexico city public transit Full Article Transportation
y The 30-Day Electric Bike Challenge is calling: Get out of your car and onto an e-bike By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:11:04 +0000 Apply to the 30-Day Electric Bike Challenge and you could be selected to receive an e-bike for a month in exchange for swearing off the use of your car. Full Article Transportation
y Enterprise buys IGO CarSharing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 16:59:25 +0000 Enterprise is expanding its carsharing services despite a company executive’s dismissal of the need for a separate carsharing industry. Full Article Transportation
y Happy Europeans buying more bikes than cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:44:30 +0000 Bicycle sales exceed cars in Europe, and there's compelling evidence that pedaling increases the national happiness quotient. Full Article Transportation
y This is why senior citizens get into accidents — and here's what we can do about it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 23:33:50 +0000 Studies show that drivers older than 85 get into fatal accidents almost 4 times as often as teens do, and intersections are a problem. Full Article Transportation
y Millennials like hybrids, women like SUVs and self-driving cars get a collective 'meh' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:20:44 +0000 Two new studies decipher who prefers which kind of car, revealing unexpected attitudes that challenge many assumptions. Full Article Transportation
y How to use your phone to share a ride By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:05:29 +0000 Uber and Lyft are both offering discounted ridesharing services. Today in San Francisco; tomorrow the world. Full Article Transportation
y Goodbye to cars: Why we should take a good look at Finland's phone-based mobility system By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:52:36 +0000 Helsinki is experimenting with a plan to match people with rides, making cars unnecessary. Full Article Transportation
y Self-driving cars are everywhere at CES By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 22:40:19 +0000 Automakers like Volvo, VW, BMW, Audi and Mercedes are going full speed ahead, aiming for autonomous cars on the road by 2025. Full Article Transportation
y You should get paid to park your car at the airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:38:42 +0000 FlightCar leverages all those idle vehicles in the long-term lots, and it's a lifeline for frequent flyers. Full Article Transportation
y Why ride-sharing makes sense for millennials and baby boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:05:51 +0000 A new report from KPMG sees 500 billion annual miles from people who might have otherwise stayed home. Full Article Transportation
y Indianapolis leads the way for electric vehicle fleets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:37:05 +0000 The city fleet will have 425 Leafs, Volts and Energis on the road by early next year. Full Article Transportation
y Coming soon: A gyroscopically balanced electric commuter car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:52:44 +0000 The Lit Motors C-1 can cruise 200 miles on a charge, and even a truck can't pull it over. Full Article Transportation
y Soon you can drive the cool electric car from 'Iron Man' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:03:49 +0000 Audi’s R8 e-tron sports car is finally a reality — with almost 300 miles on a charge. Full Article Transportation
y Why low gas prices won't kill Tesla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:00:00 +0000 The key question isn't why Tesla stock dipped below $200, but why GM and Ford are at $30 and $14. Full Article Transportation
y 2015 Kia Soul EV is a smooth drive that won't overcharge your electric bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 13:19:54 +0000 The introduction of the 2015 Kia Soul EV brings the notion of a practical, affordable all-electric car closer to the driveway. Full Article Transportation
y China loves to make really weird cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2015 13:57:10 +0000 Cars with 10 horsepower, fish tanks and Home Depot hardware are just part of the fun. Some even plug in. Full Article Transportation
y 4 insanely powerful and expensive electric cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 12:08:10 +0000 These plug-in supercars are big on sex appeal and horsepower — but you've never heard of the companies that make them. Full Article Transportation
y How do you get consumers to buy electric cars? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 May 2015 16:02:27 +0000 how to sell electric cars Full Article Transportation
y Elon Musk's rocket ride: A biography of the world's most driven CEO By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2015 20:41:44 +0000 Running 2 groundbreaking companies at the same time, Musk succeeds by putting himself on the line more than anyone else, says author Ashlee Vance. Full Article Transportation
y Ex-Tesla exec puts his energy into electric buses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:27:46 +0000 Proterra's new Catalyst is a lightweight, energy-efficient marvel with six times the efficiency of diesel. Full Article Transportation
y A 3-D printed car? You can buy one soon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:16:13 +0000 Local Motors uses tech, crowdsourcing and design contests to create tomorrow's autos today. Full Article Transportation
y Porsche's mystery plug-in could be a Tesla-killer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Aug 2015 17:03:11 +0000 The rumor mill says an all-electric shortened Panamera could grace the show stage in Frankfurt, with 250 to 300 miles of range. Full Article Transportation
y Are car-charging roads the future? Probably not By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:07:54 +0000 At $1 million per mile, the cost of wireless roads would be prohibitive. Full Article Transportation
y Everyone is going after Tesla now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:13:59 +0000 If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Elon Musk is likely blushing. Full Article Transportation
y Why the VW diesel scandal happened By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 23:36:54 +0000 It was a combination of hubris, professional rivalry and a desperate bid for success in the American market. Full Article Transportation
y In Tokyo, the future of cars is electric! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 20:51:46 +0000 The big Japanese auto show is all about plug-in and hydrogen cars — and some even drive themselves. Full Article Transportation
y When will EVs get sounds to warn pedestrians? It's coming, but expect delays By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 17:49:50 +0000 And no, we won't be able to use ringtones. (There will likely be standardized noises.) Full Article Transportation
y Why NextEV is taking on Tesla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 19:25:45 +0000 Tesla is a tempting target, and NextEV has deep pockets. Full Article Transportation
y Forget horsepower, Americans buy cars for the technology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:20:54 +0000 As CES proves, the gadgets are more important than the color and the trim package. Full Article Transportation
y Washington Auto Show: Making policy for the car of the future By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 23:39:00 +0000 The Detroit and New York auto shows may have the new car introductions, but Washington has the politicians. Full Article Transportation
y Carnegie study on EV charging gets it all wrong By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:43:15 +0000 Most electric cars plug into much cleaner grids, especially in California. Full Article Transportation
y Rimac's electric really isn't a Tesla-killer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:51:35 +0000 Rimac's Concept One is a $936,000 supercar made in Croatia, and only 8 will be built. Full Article Transportation
y James Dyson wants to clean up on the electric vehicle market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:58:35 +0000 The British vacuum cleaner kingpin will invest nearly $3B in developing an electric vehicle by 2020. Full Article Transportation
y By 2030, electric vehicles will rule Paris' streets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:15:32 +0000 A ban on gas and diesel cars is the latest in Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo's ongoing crackdown on air pollution. Full Article Transportation
y Can the electric car industry bring this ghost town back to life? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:59:28 +0000 Electric carmakers need more cobalt for their lithium-ion batteries. Tiny Cobalt, Ontario, aims to become a sizable supplier. Full Article Energy
y EcoSense for Living: The Big (Green) Easy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:51:18 +0000 Video: At-risk young people get hands-on training and spread their new green skills throughout The Big Easy. Full Article Green Workplace
y EcoSense for Living: There's green in my pizza! By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:35:39 +0000 Video: Pizza Fusion shows us how any job can become a green job with the right attitude and practices. Full Article Green Workplace
y Community rallies to reunite man and dog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:16:42 +0000 When a man and his dog are evicted, people in the community rally to try to keep them together. Full Article Pets
y The armadillo in the road looked dead, but this woman stopped to check anyway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:31:04 +0000 Countless people drove past an injured armadillo, until one compassionate woman came along. Full Article Animals
y Don't feel weird about saying 'Hi' to strangers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:18:45 +0000 Greeting people you pass on the street with a smile and "Hello" is good for you and them. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
y A badly injured leopard beats the odds to make a miracle recovery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:26:01 +0000 Rescuers spent months nursing a paralyzed leopard until the day he stood on his own paws. Full Article Animals
y Camel, cow and donkey found wandering in Kansas neighborhood By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:45:05 +0000 Escaped camel, cow and donkey in Kansas are 'halfway towards a live nativity.' Full Article Animals
y Why are we so reliant on air conditioning? (It's not just climate change, it's bad design) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:45:00 +0000 Air conditioners have made architects lazy, and we've forgotten how to design houses that might work without it. Full Article Remodeling & Design
y Dainty prefab dwelling from Down Under produces more energy than it consumes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 21:10:38 +0000 With its edible veggie walls and lack of traditional HVAC systems, Carbon Positive House aims to "free us of modern day lifelines." Full Article Remodeling & Design
y Which type of wooden staircase is best for your home? By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:49:15 +0000 There are many different types of staircases that can make your home a more efficient, safer and even a more attractive place. Full Article Remodeling & Design
y Traveling the world doesn't mean you have to leave home behind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:01:00 +0000 Just ask Jenna and Guillaume, who quit their 9-to-5 jobs to pursue their dream of touring North America in a custom-built tiny house. Full Article Remodeling & Design
y Urban treehouse triplex in Atlanta offers shady sanctuary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:30:00 +0000 Environmentalist Peter Bahouth shares the inspiration behind Atlanta's most leafy and lovely Airbnb listing. Full Article Remodeling & Design
y Passive House changes: What flavor do you favor? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:12:38 +0000 The Passive House Institute and the Passive House Institute US are making news this week as standards change and they diverge further. Full Article Remodeling & Design
y China's 57-story prefab tower should have been taller By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:22:42 +0000 Sky City was supposed to be 220 stories and this building was supposed to be 97 stories; but there's more to building than just technical innovation. Full Article Research & Innovations