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Driverless electric taxis: from Heathrow airport to the mountains?

By FrancescoG

ULTra has recently been introduced in the parking area of Heathrow airport in London. It is an innovative solution in sustainable public transport, providing on-demand driverless travel. The system is based on small, light and energy efficient vehicles moving  on a dedicated guideway network. ULTra offers an advanced form of PRT (Personal Rapid Transit), ready for application, giving... »

Car pooling

By LucaC

Car pooling is considered a viable tool to reduce traffic congestion by allowing more people to use a single vehicle for moving along the same track. However, especially in some countries as Italy, this practice has not yet crept in, despite some praiseworthy initiatives (e.g. the reduced fare for cars with more than 2... »