Trains : Discovery News

All Aboard the Shanghai Maglev Train!

Posted by Lori Cuthbert Mon Apr 30, 2012 06:16 PM ET | 0

The fastest train in the world does a top speed of 270 mph -- 19 miles in 8 minutes. Experience the rush! Read more

Is Fisker a 'Green Car' Solyndra Scandal?

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 02:21 PM ET | 0

The ABC News show Nightline is investigating Fisker Automotive, but is there anything new to report? Read more

How Google's Self-Driving Car Works

Posted Tue Oct 18, 2011 04:13 PM ET | 0

Watch video footage of what the on-board computer "sees," how it detects other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic lights. Read more

What Happened to Super Speedy Trains?

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:52 AM ET | 0

Even the hardiest maglev enthusiasts are a bit glum now as the future of the trains appears to have derailed. Read more

Paris Launches World-First Electric Car-Share Scheme

Posted Tue Oct 4, 2011 09:46 AM ET | 0

The mayor hopes the all-electric fleet will complement public transportation and taxis. Read more

Turning Kinetic Energy into Electricity

Posted Thu Sep 29, 2011 01:24 PM ET

Scientists are trying to figure out different ways for harnessing motion from people and machines and converting it into electricity. Read more

Maglev Trains: Using Magnets to Move Really, Really Fast

Posted Mon Sep 19, 2011 04:27 PM ET

Some of the fastest trains in the world are propelled by magnets. Read more

Ford's Evos Takes Cars to the Cloud

Posted by Jesse Emspak Tue Sep 13, 2011 03:22 PM ET | 0

The car of the future will be Internet-enabled, saving and retrieving information from "the cloud." Read more

One Billion Vehicles Now Cruise The Planet

Posted Thu Aug 18, 2011 02:20 PM ET | 0

According to a new report from an industry trade journal, 1 billion vehicles are now on the road. Read more

Volkswagen Shows Off Auto Pilot For Cars

Posted Mon Jun 27, 2011 09:01 AM ET | 0

The technology allows a car to drive semi-automatically at speeds of up to 80 mph on highways. Read more

Double-Decker Bullet Train Could Speed Through Australia

Posted by Tracy Staedter Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:58 AM ET | 0

Dining facilities and a convenience store gives this high-speed train a stand-out design. Read more

Double-Decker Bullet Train Could Speed Through Australia

Solar Tunnel Powers Train

Posted Wed Jun 8, 2011 08:00 AM ET | 0

Solar panels generate energy for a high-speed train that runs between Paris and Amsterdam. Read more

WIDE ANGLE: EARTH DAY

Posted Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:47 PM ET

Celebrate Earth day by learning all about sustainable energy, celebrations across the world, and how you can help save the planet. Read more

Wide Angle: Earth Day