27
Nov
Car owners pay extra in the form of additional expenses while city dwellers pay the higher living costs associated with having access to reliable public transportation. It balances itself out... right? Read more
All posts in Cars and Roads
Full-size electric cars cost significantly more than their petrol and diesel equivalents. Could giving consumers the option of leasing a battery make electric vehicles more affordable, and more attractive? Read more
Congestion is a favourite topic of ours here at This Big City. This infographic looks at the causes of traffic jams, presenting congestion in a way almost anyone can understand: money. Read more
Judging by the reaction to two congestion pricing proposals in South America, car owners all over the world can agree on one thing: they don’t want to pay to use the roads they drive on. Read more
Urban planners have long argued that widening major highways will only temporarily relieve congestion, with other solutions required. But with the needs of urban areas varying, how can we find the right transport mix? Read more
A massive road construction programme for Russia's roads is not moving fast enough for citizens of Yekaterinburg, who have taken matters into their own hands to pave the city's potholes, with amusing but effective results. Read more
13
Jul
The UK is aiming to have 2 million electric vehicles in use by 2020 and 9,000 e-mobility charging points by 2013. With 30 million non-electric cars already in use in the UK, and only 704 charging points, these are some ambitious targets which, unsurprisingly, face many challenges. Read more
In partnership with Denokinn, an investment group, MIT is piloting a new ‘urban transport system’ in Spain, featuring small electric cars that can adapt to a city’s fast-changing environment. Read more