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The hyperloop just had its fastest test yet, nearly hitting 200 mphThe hyperloop just had its fastest test yet, nearly hitting 200 mph
Can Ford fix New York City’s transportation crisis with a crowdsourced shuttle bus?

‘No one in the history of the world has created a profitable mass transit service. That’s our mission.’

Andrew J. Hawkins
The ‘verbal’ government approval for Elon Musk’s underground hyperloop is coming from the White HouseThe ‘verbal’ government approval for Elon Musk’s underground hyperloop is coming from the White House
Elon Musk says he has a green light to build a NY-Philly-Baltimore-DC hyperloopElon Musk says he has a green light to build a NY-Philly-Baltimore-DC hyperloop
Transport app Citymapper is launching a real, paid bus service in LondonTransport app Citymapper is launching a real, paid bus service in London
Talking to Hyperloop One about its big ‘Kitty Hawk’ moment — and what comes nextTalking to Hyperloop One about its big ‘Kitty Hawk’ moment — and what comes next
Hyperloop One had its first full-system test of ultrafast transportation systemHyperloop One had its first full-system test of ultrafast transportation system
The MTA’s $20M plan to reduce subway delays includes these directional floor matsThe MTA’s $20M plan to reduce subway delays includes these directional floor mats
China is investigating that weird, traffic-straddling bus, which in retrospect was totally a scamChina is investigating that weird, traffic-straddling bus, which in retrospect was totally a scam
New Yorkers are using underground Wi-Fi to vent about the broken subway — and it’s workingNew Yorkers are using underground Wi-Fi to vent about the broken subway — and it’s working
This adorable driverless bus will soon be making stops at the University of MichiganThis adorable driverless bus will soon be making stops at the University of Michigan
This 10-second video of an out-of-control NYC bus is a short film masterpieceThis 10-second video of an out-of-control NYC bus is a short film masterpiece
Inside the high-tech simulator where NYC ferry captains learn to avoid killing kayakers

Piloting a ferry boat can be a surreal trip

Andrew J. Hawkins
Elon Musk’s new video of his underground tunnel project will make you nauseousElon Musk’s new video of his underground tunnel project will make you nauseous
SeaBubbles reveals its latest ‘flying water car’ as it brings in a new wave of cashSeaBubbles reveals its latest ‘flying water car’ as it brings in a new wave of cash
Flying taxis or futuristic tunnels won’t save us from the misery of traffic

‘These ideas are not necessarily for the public good’

Andrew J. Hawkins
Cities want to believe in the hyperloop because US infrastructure is so badCities want to believe in the hyperloop because US infrastructure is so bad
The hyperloop is ready for its big ‘Kitty Hawk’ moment — and may be coming to a US city near youThe hyperloop is ready for its big ‘Kitty Hawk’ moment — and may be coming to a US city near you
This Swedish ad perfectly skewers the hype surrounding self-driving carsThis Swedish ad perfectly skewers the hype surrounding self-driving cars
Hyperloop startup releases cryptic images meant to prove that its hyperloop is definitely realHyperloop startup releases cryptic images meant to prove that its hyperloop is definitely real
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Hyperloop One shows off its first superfast test track in the Nevada desertHyperloop One shows off its first superfast test track in the Nevada desert
The MTA’s Supreme-branded MetroCard is a hot commodityThe MTA’s Supreme-branded MetroCard is a hot commodity
Surprising no one, Los Angeles is the most gridlocked city in the worldSurprising no one, Los Angeles is the most gridlocked city in the world
Elon Musk dishes more dirt on his tunneling plansElon Musk dishes more dirt on his tunneling plans
Ousted Hyperloop One founder Brogan BamBrogan just started a new companyOusted Hyperloop One founder Brogan BamBrogan just started a new company
Could Elon Musk be considering using his Boring Company for hyperloop?Could Elon Musk be considering using his Boring Company for hyperloop?
SpaceX’s hyperloop race was a milestone for the futuristic transportation systemSpaceX’s hyperloop race was a milestone for the futuristic transportation system
JFK airport roiled by protests against Trump’s immigration banJFK airport roiled by protests against Trump’s immigration ban
Hyperloop One wants to help your self-driving car go the speed of soundHyperloop One wants to help your self-driving car go the speed of sound
It’s 2017, every city needs buses with USB portsIt’s 2017, every city needs buses with USB ports
Las Vegas to begin testing autonomous shuttles this weekLas Vegas to begin testing autonomous shuttles this week
All NYC subway stations will have cellular and Wi-Fi service tomorrowAll NYC subway stations will have cellular and Wi-Fi service tomorrow
The Second Avenue Subway is finally open, and people are flipping out

A transit project almost 100 years in the making

Andrew J. Hawkins
In 2017 cars are at the frontier of technologyIn 2017 cars are at the frontier of technology
Will 2017 be the year we hail a flying Uber?Will 2017 be the year we hail a flying Uber?
Hyperloop One settles nasty lawsuit with co-founderHyperloop One settles nasty lawsuit with co-founder
Voters still like public transportation so they gave it close to $200 billionVoters still like public transportation so they gave it close to $200 billion
Don’t vote against mass transit just because Uber is so cheapDon’t vote against mass transit just because Uber is so cheap
This is what it’d be like to ride in the HyperloopThis is what it’d be like to ride in the Hyperloop
Make the most of this garbage election by voting for better trains and busesMake the most of this garbage election by voting for better trains and buses

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