Ford will launch its first all-electric Transit van in 2022

US vehicle manufacturer Ford has announced an electric version of its famous Transit van, a favourite with tradesman worldwide. The Ford Transit, which is the world’s best-selling cargo van, will be available in an all-electric version for the US and Canadian markets from 2022. It will include smart technology to ‘help the driver’s judgement’ while … Read more

Artist Jake Berman’s maps of America’s old public transit systems versus the modern day versions

Many of North America’s big cities are paralyzed by gridlocked traffic – and these maps illustrate part of the reason why. They show the sprawling city transit systems of yesteryear compared to the often stunted versions of 2019. One is left wondering what life would be like in some of these metropolitan areas now if … Read more

Ride-hailing trips create almost 70 percent more pollution than the modes of transit they displace

Ride-hailing trips create 96 percent MORE pollution by undercutting public transport and adding more cars to the road, study says The analysis uses publicly available data to assess the impact of ride-hailing It finds ride-hailing creates 69 percent more pollution than trips they displace Non-pooled ride-hailing trips usually equate to longer driving time Use of … Read more