Diesel Technology Forum showed off a concept clean-diesel Honda sedan capable of 62.8 miles a gallon. Thats as "clean" as a new Toyota Prius. Diesel enginee efficiency has improved dramatically over the past 10 years due in part to better fuel and engine technology.
"Petroleum manufacturers have devised cleaner diesels that only emit about 15 parts [...]
I'm looking for volunteers to help blog about their experiences commuting in Portland Oregon metro area at http://pdxtransit.com./ You can share you stories, tips, annoyances triumphs, tragedies about how you drive, walk, ride in pdx. Its also great if you submit links to other articles on the web that you think could be of interest [...]
http://transportationhistory.blogspot.com/ is a blog dedicated to documenting Portland, Oregon's unique transportation history. Check out this great article on PDX Transportation History on the web.
Did you know that Henry Ford's orginial Model T averaged 25mpg? Thats 4mpg better than the average car built today. The article, "The race to 100 mpg" on CNN.com discusses the challenges and new technologies that will push us closer. The article highlights a Aptera concept car that uses a low-weight, low-drag approach to increase [...]
TriMet is adding two K-9 units to patrol MAX and buses for explosives. The new teams joined TriMet’s first K-9 unit that started patrolling in December 2005. The K-9 units are part of TriMet’s ongoing safety and security enhancements since the Madrid and London transit bombings. More
The rail crossing at SW Main Street in Tigard will be closed for reconstruction from Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. to Monday, April 23 at 5 a.m. Bus lines 12-Barbur and 45-Garden Home affected. More
Richard Van Beveren has been appointed to the TriMet Board of Directors representing Beaverton, Hillsboro & Forest Grove. More
Construction was completed early on SW Main intersection in Tigard by 6 p.m. Schedules are back to normal.
The closure of two traffic lanes on SE Stark Street will be extended four days until May 2nd. Crews have closed the lanes for construction staging on the I-205 Light Rail project. More
Bus Line 43-Taylors Ferry Rd: planned schedule changes in South Portland, September 2, 2007. Public comment will be received until May 15 on this change. More
