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High-tech trains to absorb future travel volume
Bambi Majumdar Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIncreasing population, urbanization and globalization will mean more travel on the cards. Studies have shown passenger travel in terms of miles will triple by 2050 — a volume that may not be possible to manage via roads alone.
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Club Sport Carrera stays forever true to Porsche’s heritage
Sydney Scrogham Transportation Technology & AutomotiveFor many Porsche owners, buying and selling a car is a business investment as well as a reflection of personal taste. When it comes time to sell your beloved car, your justifying statement may sound like, "I'll find another one."
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Car-hacking decision opens world of possibilities for auto owners
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAt first glance, the Library of Congress and cars seem like they have about as much in common as, well, a bookstore and a car dealership. Yet, the Librarian of Congress recently made a decision that could have huge implications for technology in the automotive industry.
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The Porsche 917 was truly a work of art
Dave Story Transportation Technology & AutomotiveI have been a "gear head" for as long as I can remember. Graduating from high school in 1968 meant I was lucky enough to grow up in the golden years of racing. My first exposure to Porsches was a Speedster in the back of a lot that I discovered walking home from junior high. It fascinated me. From that point on, Porsches would hold a special interest for me.
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Smile for the camera: Cockpit recorders are here to stay
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveSurveillance cameras are everywhere today — where we shop, live, work and drive. In our post-9/11 world, it seems like they are in every shopping mall and on every street corner. Some are placarded with signs, some are hidden, but they are there, and there is no escaping it.
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FedEx has big plans for Milan
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAt Milan Malpensa Airport, construction has begun on a new state-of-the-art facility that will form a new hub for freight and logistics giant FedEx Express once completed. The new facility will cover 35,000 square meters and will triple the size of the carrier's current operation at Malpensa. The site will include 15,000 square meters of covered warehousing, 1,000 square meters of office space, and 20,000 square meters of area for vehicle use. It will allow the carrier to handle up to 44 flights per day and 480 weekly land connections.
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The destruction of Main Street: Why trains still matter to communities
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn Laurel, Maryland, a MARC commuter train — the driving force for growing and maintaining the community for close to 200 years — is under attack by a developer who wants to move the train stop to a more preferable location.
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Music to my ears: The attraction of a car’s sound
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAs a consequence of my venture into the world of writing, I've had the pleasure of interviewing a varied mix of personalities over the years. They've included a wide range of auto enthusiasts — from weekend racers and driving instructors to automotive vendors and car show junkies.
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2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder: The Boxster we’ve been waiting for
David Hurth Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn late 1996, the Porsche Boxster first appear on the road. The roadster had great handling largely thanks to its rear-engined design and its incredible chassis. It was a practical sports car with two trunks and an electric top that opened at the touch of a button.
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Decide or die: The use of EDP in difficult weather conditions
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveFor a number of years now, the National EMS Pilots Association has been promoting an idea its calls the Enroute Decision Point, or EDP for short. I prefer to call it the "enroute death point" — because if you fly past it, that could easily be your fate.
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