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The Land of Cuckoo Clocks & Environmental Beauty
Although often associated with banks, cuckoo clocks, chocolate and cheese, it's less commonly known that Switzerland is also one of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world. Travelling there offers fresh alpine air and spectacular mountainous scenery, but behind the scenes, less appreciable things are going on to keep it that way. Discover why Switzerland is keeping it green and what you could savour by taking an eco-friendly trip there.
Continue reading...Liquid-Oxygen Powered Moon SUV
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
With the intent of starting new missions on the Moon by 2020, NASA will need an off-roader capable of handling a multitude of situations. The Chariot is one of the new prototypes for NASA's next generation lunar rover. Taking a cue from the Mars rovers, it will have six wheels, each with it's own independent steering.
Continue reading...Another Amazing Zero Emission Transport Solution
Friday, August 29, 2008
Imagine setting out for work on a crisp fall morning and instead of boarding a train, bus or car you climb onto, or rather balance precariously, on the centre of a huge one-wheeled vehicle made for one. This is the monowheel, and it's one of the most bizarre transport designs which has enthralled inventors for over a century and a half.
Continue reading...Insane Wooden Bicycle Creations
Monday, June 16, 2008
image via KK’s Street Use The modern bicycle as we know it, originated from the “dandy horse,” invented in 1816 by German baron Karl Friedrich Freiherr von Drais de Sauerbronn. Notwithstanding this, there have been countless bicycle-like designs beforehand. Indeed, yonks ago two-wheelers were not made of metal, [...]
Continue reading...Is it Time to Properly Fund Passenger Rail in the United States?
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Image by Wili Hybrid Passenger Rail service was once a booming industry in the United States and was the main revenue source that spurred the rapid growth of rail transport throughout the late 18th Century and early 19th Century. However, as the price of cheap fuel [...]
Continue reading...Amazing “Green-Ways” Obliterate Traffic
Monday, June 2, 2008
By Matthew Simpson Before and After picture of the Big Dig, Source: Spacing Toronto Traffic congestion grows every year in some cities and the usual plan to alleviate it is to build wider highways or in some extreme circumstances to build more. However, cities are [...]
Continue reading...America’s Most Pedestrianized Cities
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Image from ckaroli There’s no denying it – by 2025, it is estimated that there will be over a billion cars on this big blue marble we all love so dearly.
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Monday, August 17, 2009
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