transportation(Page 7)

Latest in transportation

An inside look at the 2020 Corvette Stingray’s innovative chassis design

An inside look at the 2020 Corvette Stingray’s innovative chassis design An inside look at the 2020 Corvette Stingray’s innovative chassis design

Triumph’s Daytona Moto2 765 Limited packs pro racing tech into a street bike

Triumph’s Daytona Moto2 765 Limited packs pro racing tech into a street bike Triumph’s Daytona Moto2 765 Limited packs pro racing tech into a street bike

The McLaren GT is a 200 mph supercar that’s comfortable to drive

The McLaren GT is a 200 mph supercar that’s comfortable to drive The McLaren GT is a 200 mph supercar that’s comfortable to drive

Land Rover’s reborn Defender SUV can automatically adapt to gnarly terrain

Land Rover’s reborn Defender SUV can automatically adapt to gnarly terrain Land Rover’s reborn Defender SUV can automatically adapt to gnarly terrain

Porsche’s first electric vehicle hits 161 mph and promises fast charging

Porsche’s first electric vehicle hits 161 mph and promises fast charging Porsche’s first electric vehicle hits 161 mph and promises fast charging

Greta Thunberg crossed the ocean on a carbon-free sailboat. Can we do it too?

Greta Thunberg crossed the ocean on a carbon-free sailboat. Can we do it too? Greta Thunberg crossed the ocean on a carbon-free sailboat. Can we do it too?

By Steve Fletcher/The Conversation

A few unusual ideas for cleaning up cars, trucks, ships, and planes

A few unusual ideas for cleaning up cars, trucks, ships, and planes A few unusual ideas for cleaning up cars, trucks, ships, and planes

By Marlene Cimons/Nexus Media News

Greta Thunberg is a master of eco-friendly travel. Here’s how you can pitch in.

Greta Thunberg is a master of eco-friendly travel. Here’s how you can pitch in. Greta Thunberg is a master of eco-friendly travel. Here’s how you can pitch in.

By Sara Chodosh

This new box full of sensors could help more flying machines get off the ground This new box full of sensors could help more flying machines get off the ground

Watch this electric air taxi take off vertically, thanks to 36 swiveling ‘jet’ engines

Watch this electric air taxi take off vertically, thanks to 36 swiveling ‘jet’ engines Watch this electric air taxi take off vertically, thanks to 36 swiveling ‘jet’ engines

Freight trains are our future

Freight trains are our future Freight trains are our future

By Michael E. Webber

How this one-wheeled skateboard lets riders cruise without crashing

Gear

How this one-wheeled skateboard lets riders cruise without crashing How this one-wheeled skateboard lets riders cruise without crashing

The history—and future—of hitting the road

The history—and future—of hitting the road The history—and future—of hitting the road

Our bridges are failing. Here’s how we could fix them. Our bridges are failing. Here’s how we could fix them.

By Eleanor Cummins

The fastest animal for its body size probably isn’t what you’d expect

The fastest animal for its body size probably isn’t what you’d expect The fastest animal for its body size probably isn’t what you’d expect

By Jillian Mock

Look inside the coolest engines at the New York Auto Show

Look inside the coolest engines at the New York Auto Show Look inside the coolest engines at the New York Auto Show

By Stan Horaczek

baby steps across football field

This woman counted literal baby steps, and they walk farther than you’d think This woman counted literal baby steps, and they walk farther than you’d think

By Sara Chodosh

As Rome digs its first new metro route in decades, an archaeologist safeguards the city’s buried treasures As Rome digs its first new metro route in decades, an archaeologist safeguards the city’s buried treasures

Hellephant engine

The Hellephant engine will cram 1,000 horsepower into your car—if you can fit it The Hellephant engine will cram 1,000 horsepower into your car—if you can fit it

By Jordan Golson

Not all of us can ride a scooter. Here’s a plan to get everyone where they need to go.

Not all of us can ride a scooter. Here’s a plan to get everyone where they need to go. Not all of us can ride a scooter. Here’s a plan to get everyone where they need to go.

By Sarah Scoles

Not all of us can ride a scooter. How else do we tackle that last mile between public transit and where we want to go?

Not all of us can ride a scooter. How else do we tackle that last mile between public transit and where we want to go? Not all of us can ride a scooter. How else do we tackle that last mile between public transit and where we want to go?

By Sarah Scoles

A glossary of essential motorcycle terms

A glossary of essential motorcycle terms A glossary of essential motorcycle terms

How to build a car audio system powerful enough to blow your hair back

How to build a car audio system powerful enough to blow your hair back How to build a car audio system powerful enough to blow your hair back

By Stan Horaczek

quantum teleportation illustration

Quantum teleportation is real, but it’s not what you think Quantum teleportation is real, but it’s not what you think

By Matthew R. Francis

pedestrian with backpack waiting to cross the street

What will it take for humans to trust self-driving cars? What will it take for humans to trust self-driving cars?

Planes of the future will feature virtual reality, yoga studios, and lots of cauliflower

Planes of the future will feature virtual reality, yoga studios, and lots of cauliflower Planes of the future will feature virtual reality, yoga studios, and lots of cauliflower

By Laura Parker

No jetpacks. Zero flying cars. Where is the future we were promised?

No jetpacks. Zero flying cars. Where is the future we were promised? No jetpacks. Zero flying cars. Where is the future we were promised?

By Andrew Zaleski

See the incredible supercars from the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show

See the incredible supercars from the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show See the incredible supercars from the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show

Audi traffic light system

Audi’s in-car Information system helps drivers avoid red lights Audi’s in-car Information system helps drivers avoid red lights

Flying taxis are making progress, one minute at a time Flying taxis are making progress, one minute at a time

Tesla is making the Model 3 faster with a software update

Tesla is making the Model 3 faster with a software update Tesla is making the Model 3 faster with a software update

By Jordan Golson

An airplane taking off toward the camera at dusk, with lights along the runway and on the front of the plane, against a cloudy reddish sunset.

Let’s talk about how planes fly Let’s talk about how planes fly

McLaren’s $2.4 million Speedtail hypercar can hit 250 miles per hour

McLaren’s $2.4 million Speedtail hypercar can hit 250 miles per hour McLaren’s $2.4 million Speedtail hypercar can hit 250 miles per hour

By Jordan Golson

Chevy Pickup truck

Pickup trucks are using apps, cameras, and other tech to make towing easier Pickup trucks are using apps, cameras, and other tech to make towing easier

By Jordan Golson

Millennials don’t care about owning vehicles, so manufacturers are offering subscriptions

Millennials don’t care about owning vehicles, so manufacturers are offering subscriptions Millennials don’t care about owning vehicles, so manufacturers are offering subscriptions

By Harold Stark

httpswww.popsci.comsitespopsci.comfilesimages201804depositphotos_31209877_original.jpg

The surprising politics of sidewalks The surprising politics of sidewalks

By Eleanor Cummins

Ford F-150 Pickup truck

Scott Pruitt wants to roll back the EPA’s requirements for clean vehicles. It’s going to be a fight. Scott Pruitt wants to roll back the EPA’s requirements for clean vehicles. It’s going to be a fight.

By Jordan Golson

2019 Subaru Forester

2018 New York International Auto Show: Crossovers and driver-assist tech abound 2018 New York International Auto Show: Crossovers and driver-assist tech abound

By Stan Horaczek

The role of humans in self-driving cars is even more complicated after Uber’s fatal crash

The role of humans in self-driving cars is even more complicated after Uber’s fatal crash The role of humans in self-driving cars is even more complicated after Uber’s fatal crash

By Stan Horaczek

The failed Florida overpass was supposed to be a shining example of accelerated bridge construction

The failed Florida overpass was supposed to be a shining example of accelerated bridge construction The failed Florida overpass was supposed to be a shining example of accelerated bridge construction

By Erin Blakemore

A self-driving Uber hit and killed a pedestrian in Arizona

A self-driving Uber hit and killed a pedestrian in Arizona A self-driving Uber hit and killed a pedestrian in Arizona

By Stan Horaczek

Uber can actually help prevent drunk driving accidents—in some cities

Uber can actually help prevent drunk driving accidents—in some cities Uber can actually help prevent drunk driving accidents—in some cities

T Flight CASIC China Hyperloop Maglev

China’s looking to one-up Elon Musk’s hyperloop China’s looking to one-up Elon Musk’s hyperloop

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Lyft’s about to seriously change the race for self-driving cars

Lyft’s about to seriously change the race for self-driving cars Lyft’s about to seriously change the race for self-driving cars

megaliner cruise ship

Where does the poop go?: The hidden machines of cruise ships Where does the poop go?: The hidden machines of cruise ships

By Amy Schellenbaum

Hundreds of icebergs are suddenly invading shipping lanes

Hundreds of icebergs are suddenly invading shipping lanes Hundreds of icebergs are suddenly invading shipping lanes

By Mary Beth Griggs

New York City is tackling literal garbage fires with giant vacuums

New York City is tackling literal garbage fires with giant vacuums New York City is tackling literal garbage fires with giant vacuums

By Eleanor Cummins

How the government is making way for self-driving cars

How the government is making way for self-driving cars How the government is making way for self-driving cars

By Xavier Harding

How to use big data to avoid building highways to hell How to use big data to avoid building highways to hell

By Marlene Cimons

Can We Make Our Subways Flood-Proof Or What?

Can We Make Our Subways Flood-Proof Or What? Can We Make Our Subways Flood-Proof Or What?

Otto Is Bringing Autonomous Driving To American Highways

Otto Is Bringing Autonomous Driving To American Highways Otto Is Bringing Autonomous Driving To American Highways

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

Alternative Hyperloop Concept Has Battery-Powered Magnetic Pods

Alternative Hyperloop Concept Has Battery-Powered Magnetic Pods Alternative Hyperloop Concept Has Battery-Powered Magnetic Pods

By Mary Beth Griggs

Are The New Generation Of Streetcars A Solution Or Just A Novelty?

Are The New Generation Of Streetcars A Solution Or Just A Novelty? Are The New Generation Of Streetcars A Solution Or Just A Novelty?

By Patrick Klacza

MIT Wins SpaceX’s Hyperloop Pod Design Competition

MIT Wins SpaceX’s Hyperloop Pod Design Competition MIT Wins SpaceX’s Hyperloop Pod Design Competition

By Priscila Mosqueda

Google’s Driverless Car Project Will Become Its Own Alphabet Company

Google’s Driverless Car Project Will Become Its Own Alphabet Company Google’s Driverless Car Project Will Become Its Own Alphabet Company

By Xavier Harding

What Are Hoverboards And Why Do They Explode?

What Are Hoverboards And Why Do They Explode? What Are Hoverboards And Why Do They Explode?

By Michael Nuñez

Hyperloop Tech CEO Rob Lloyd and CTO Brogan BamBrogan

Hyperloop Tech CEO Predicts The Hyperloop Could Become Reality by 2020 Hyperloop Tech CEO Predicts The Hyperloop Could Become Reality by 2020

By Katie Linendoll

Maryland’s Maglev Train Gets First Round Of Federal Funding

Maryland’s Maglev Train Gets First Round Of Federal Funding Maryland’s Maglev Train Gets First Round Of Federal Funding

By Mary Beth Griggs

In Greece, Driverless Buses Are Now Accepting Passengers

In Greece, Driverless Buses Are Now Accepting Passengers In Greece, Driverless Buses Are Now Accepting Passengers

The Car Of The Future May Look Nothing Like A Car

The Car Of The Future May Look Nothing Like A Car The Car Of The Future May Look Nothing Like A Car

By Mary Beth Griggs

California Hyperloop Test Track Will Start Construction Soon

California Hyperloop Test Track Will Start Construction Soon California Hyperloop Test Track Will Start Construction Soon

By Mary Beth Griggs

Google Is Bringing Free, High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet To India’s Train Stations

Google Is Bringing Free, High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet To India’s Train Stations Google Is Bringing Free, High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet To India’s Train Stations

By Xavier Harding

Network Outages Like NYSE, United Airlines, Are The New Natural Disasters

Network Outages Like NYSE, United Airlines, Are The New Natural Disasters Network Outages Like NYSE, United Airlines, Are The New Natural Disasters

By G. Clay Whittaker

Hyped Up: Startups Race To Bring The Hyperloop To Life

Hyped Up: Startups Race To Bring The Hyperloop To Life Hyped Up: Startups Race To Bring The Hyperloop To Life

By James Vlahos