Barcelona's first biomethane-powered bus powered by wastewater
It can travel up to 14.000 kilometers per year, saving approximately 28 tons of CO₂ each year.
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Scooter accidents: the most frequent
The upper limbs are most affected, starting with the elbows. Knee ligament injuries are common. How to avoid scooter accidents
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The 10 most beautiful train journeys in the world
From the pristine landscapes of Norway, amidst fjords and mountains, to the wonders of France. But also itineraries in Italy, Canada, and the rest of the world.
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How to ride a scooter
Remember that this is a vehicle for short distances. Take gentle curves at low speed. Alternate feet. Give way to cars. Watch out for potholes and ruts.
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Advantages of night trains
Fewer planes and more trains: this is also the trend among travelers, at least for distances between 1.000 and 1500 kilometers. The case of high-speed rail in Italy
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Hydrogen train made from water
It travels at 140 kilometers per hour and has a range of 800 kilometers. The Italian version has 260 seats.
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Italy's slowest trains: all in the South
It's not just the high-speed train: in the southern regions, trains run with the greatest delays. And at the slowest speeds. A true example of social discrimination.
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How to get to the airport while saving money and polluting less
Traveling by car or taxi is more comfortable, but taking buses and public transport is more environmentally friendly and, most importantly, saves money.
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Switzerland: Free public transport if you don't use your car
For now, it's just an experiment, but it could become a nationwide choice. A quarter of the people who participated in the test sold their car.
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In Austria, a public transport pass for 3 euros a day
A very low price for buses, trams, the subway, and some local trains. A significant saving for residents and an incentive to avoid using their cars.
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Public Transport Bonus: How to Get It
Many European countries are seeking smart solutions for more sustainable mobility, as well as to reduce living and fuel costs. Here are the most successful proposals.
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The Florence Tramway turns 10. The success of a safe and eco-friendly means of transport.
T1 connects Villa Costanza to the Santa Maria Novella Station, and since 2018 also to Carreggi Ospedale, the airport, the Palace of Justice, and the University. It's a successful project both in terms of passenger satisfaction and environmental impact. Over the last decade, it has reduced CO2 emissions by 50 tons.
The world's first solar-powered metro system is under construction in New Delhi.
In 2011, it won the UN award for the world's first green metro, and its ambitious goal is to achieve energy self-sufficiency and run on solar power. But you don't need to go all the way to India; in Milan, the Red Line runs on photovoltaic panels.
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Rome, a referendum to decide whether to deregulate ATAC. Here's why it's important to vote on Sunday, November 11th.
Romans will have to vote on the possibility of putting local public transport management out to tender. This is a consultative referendum, but it could push the city council to reverse course, putting an end to a disastrous management.
Venice: Water buses in the canals are going green and running on used cooking oil.
For seven months, the lagoon waters will be traversed by eco-sustainable steamboats powered by fuel derived from used cooking oils.
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Electric taxis are coming to London, replacing the historic Black Cabs (photos)
There will be 7 of them by 2020. They are produced by the London Tax Company, a subsidiary of the Chinese company Geely. The city of Amsterdam is also buying them. They have a range of 400 kilometers.
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Megabus, the low-cost bus for just one euro from Rome to Milan (Photo)
The service is called Megabus, and last year it was used by 5 million passengers in Europe. The ticketing system is similar to low-cost airlines: the earlier you buy, the less you pay. A year ago, the company was acquired by the giant Flixbus, and its operations managed to survive the "milleproroghe" decree. Here's how it works.
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Taxi sharing: In Palermo, rides to and from the airport cost 80 percent less.
Instead of 40-45 euros, you pay only seven. Everyone benefits: from tourists and customers who spend less money, to residents who use their cars less, to taxi drivers who make more trips. This is the true sharing economy.
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Driverless electric bus (video): The first one will start operating this summer in Switzerland.
The trial will be held in Sion, in the Canton of Valais. A small, silent, zero-emission vehicle for 11 passengers. Its speed will never exceed 20 kilometers per hour. During the first phase, a transport company operator will be on board.
Recovering energy from train braking is possible: Trenord's project. Why don't we implement it throughout Italy?
FerrovieNord and the Polytechnic University of Milan have launched a trial at the Ferno station, in the province of Milan, to transform the kinetic energy of train braking into electricity for use within the railway yard.
