Tag Archives: transportation

The Locks of Lockport

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Ken Dowell

Locks 34 and 35 on the Erie Canal. Continue reading →

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Why Are We Flying at Mid-20th Century Speeds?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Ken Dowell

There are going to be faster options for flying. What isn’t clear is whether they will ever scale. Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at SXSW: Searching Google for the Driverless Car

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Google doesn’t know when. But they know why and are figuring out how. Continue reading →

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Will Cars Fly? Or Will They Just Get Smarter?

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Smart, connected, driverless cars still don’t solve the problem of massive potholes and crumbling bridges. Continue reading →

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How We’ll Get From Place to Place

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Technology could transform transit in the U.S., but are we willing to foot the bill? Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at Social Media Week: The Future of Transportation

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Can regular software updates reverse the aging of your car? Continue reading →

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