The European Platform on Mobility Management (EPOMM) just unveiled a new interactive web tool that makes it easy to compare transportation data between cities internationally. Now analysts, designers, and planners can conveniently view data on transportation habits in hundreds of cities. Unfortunately, all of this data highlights how far behind American cities are compared to European cities.

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In the spirit of the iconic VW bus that debuted over 60 years ago, Volkswagen unveiled a new compact concept version, the Bulli. Named after what Germans called the original version, the new bus runs on an all electric motor but is modeled, in spirit, after its freewheeling ancestor. With a driving range of up to 184 miles and a pair of seats that fully recline to make room for a bed, Volkswagen is poised to make this their new, zero-emissions road trip automobile.

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Whether at transport hubs, large campuses or construction sites, shuttle buses play a key role in getting people to and from their destinations. And while many traditional buses run on fossil fuels, American Electric Vehicles (AEV) based in Colorado, has developed an e-shuttle bus – hey, if cars can do it, why can’t buses get some electric action too? AEV, which was co-founded by Dr. Dan Rivers, designed and constructed the 18-passenger electric shuttle bus with the aim of not only selling it in the U.S., but abroad in China and India. Rivers  co-founded the lithium-ion battery company Compact Power Inc., so it’s almost certain that the shuttle bus will have the most efficient battery possible.

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Many countries have invested in green public transportation as of late, with both the UK and the US implementing trial electric bus services. However South Korea set to surpass both nations as the Seoul Metropolitan Governmentrecently rolled out the world’s first commercial all-electric bus service!

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Remember that odd-looking straddling bus that we covered a few months ago? The lane-straddling monstrosity might soon be headed to the U.S. Developed by Shenzhen Hashi Future Parking Equipment Co., the bus can straddle up to two lanes of traffic — allowing regular vehicles to go under what is essentially an above-ground subway system. Vehicle drivers, beware.

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Instead of acting as one of the most bland parts of city landscapes, what if manholes served a purpose? That’s what designers Cheolyeon Jo and Youngsun Lee propose with their “Eco Sign“, an electronic manhole cover that gives directions to the closest train or bus stop.

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