A Glimpse into Transportation at Large...

The Candidates
The Associate Press compares McCain and Obama energy plans. [Associated Press]

Walking is gaining
Google Maps and AOL Maps have added "Walking Directions" their "Get Directions" tools. [Business Week]

Cellulosic ethanol advances
University of Georgia researchers make efficiency gains in producing cellulosic ethanol. [University of Georgia]

Idling soon a thing of the past?
Executives at Ford, GM and Chrysler say that hybrid technology to eliminate gas consumption during engine idling will be the standard within 10 years. [Examiner.com]

RFS retained
EPA denies Texas request to waive Renewable Fuels Standard. [New York Times, CNN Money, Dallas Morning News]

Impacts of gas prices
Gas prices have increased online sales, reduced grocery and unnecessary purchases, increased efficient driving by trucking companies, and may even be reducing traffic fatalities. [NPR]

Big oil vs. Big Ag
Big Oil is apparently losing ground to Big Ag groups like Archer Daniels Mindland Co. in their influence over U.S. energy policy. [Bloomberg]

Electric cars for India?
Indian auto manufacturer gain TATA to develop electric car. [Newstrack India]

Britain's electric role model
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to replace official Jaguar with electric limo. [Sunday Mirror]

Compressed air to displace gas as fuel?
A compressed air car that gets 100 miles per gallon? [CNN]

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