Germany Launches World's First Hydrogen-Powered Train
The two trains will be managing a section of railway in Lower Saxony – and there are more trains expected to be launched in the near future.
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5000 Abandoned Bikes From 'Burning Man' to Be Given New Life in Hurricane-Ravaged Towns
These dusty abandoned bikes in the Nevada desert will soon be put to good use in Puerto Rico, Florida, and Texas, thanks to some determined volunteers.
Watch Driver Take in Weary Stray Dog After It Wandered Onto His Bus From the Cold
As a self-professed animal lover, the bus driver could not bear to turn away this sweet stray from his vehicle.
Bus Driver Stops Route So He Can Help Blind Passenger Maneuver Road Work
A Milwaukee bus driver is being praised for his kindness towards a passenger who was daunted by the obstacle course of orange cones at his bus stop.
Train Passenger Uses a Twitter Post to Help Rescue 26 Girls From Traffickers
An Indian man is being hailed as a hero after his quick-thinking ended up saving two dozen young girls from a nefarious scheme.
World's First Fully 3D-Printed Electric Motorbike Even Comes With Airless Tires
Apart from the electronics, this sleek new form of sustainable travel was created entirely using a 3D-printer.
This is the First City in the World to Install Wireless Electric Charging System for Taxis
Rather than wasting time trying to find and use charging stations, drivers will soon be able to power up their vehicles without having to plug anything in.
Listen to Man's Hilarious Story About 'Empathetically Yelling' With a Stranger (MOTH Monday)
Even though some people might not feel good about being yelled at by a stranger on, these two passengers had a strangely sweet experience in raised voices.
City Installs 'Vending Machines' That Recycle Plastic in Subway Stations, in Exchange for Free Transportation
Innovative machines accept plastic waste in exchange for adding money to fare cards in Istanbul: encouraging recycling while reducing garbage in landfills.
Enduring More Than 36 Hours Aboard a Stranded Train, Passengers Praised Each Other for Their Unity
Though there was obvious distress amongst the passengers aboard the stranded Amtrak train, there was also plenty of kindness as well.
You Can Now Avoid Red Lights Thanks to Audi's New Onboard Tech That Suggests Speeds
The systems could save drivers tons of gas and frustration now that is has been launched in over a dozen American cities.
Boeing's Flying Air Taxi Has Just Completed Its First Test Flight - And It's Electric!
The company's "air taxi" could be commercially available to the public as soon as 2023.
Beloved Atlanta Traffic Reporter Dies While Helping Accident Victims
Captain Herb Emory, the radio personality relied upon for Atlanta traffic updates, is being remembered this week as a caring, cheerful voice. The traffic reporter at WSB-750 AM for 23 years, Captain Herb died doing what he did every day, helping people.
UK Trains Will Run On Hydrogen Power Within Three Years and Produce Zero Emissions
The hydrogen-powered "Breeze" trains are set to launch within the next three years, and they are designed to produce zero carbon emissions.
New 4-Legged Concept Car Could Change the Game for Emergency Rescue and Handicap Transportation
This "highly dextrous" Hyundai electric robotic rescue vehicle could transform the way emergency responders travel and ‘elevate' in natural disasters.
Student-Designed Electric Car Breaks World Record by Crossing Australia in 6 Days Using Only $50 of Power
A team of college students has just broken the Guinness World Record for using the lowest amount of energy to cross Australia in an electric car.
Retiree Has Driven Over 64,000 Miles to Ensure Low-Income Students Can Get to Class
This 76-year-old is much more than just a driver – he is also a "grandpa" to hundreds of students.
Country With Notorious Traffic Congestion Becomes First in the World to Offer Free Public Transportation for All
This European nation suffers from some of the worst traffic congestion in the world—which is why the new prime minister opened up public transit free to all.
Friday Is Bike to Work Day: Ten Best Biking Cities in America
America is way behind much of the world in urban cycling opportunities. In fact, Montreal is the only city in North America to make a list of top 20 biking cities globally, but there are some bright spots. Taking into account bike lanes, hilliness, route options, and number of commuters, the top cities in America include Portland, San Francisco, Denver, and surprisingly, Philadelphia.
New Life for Historic Railway
In what has been called an "historic agreement", a scenic stretch of railroad along the rugged coastline of British Columbia has been donated to a charitable community foundation ready to promote more environmentally friendly commuting and tourism.
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