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Transportation Nation combines the work of public radio newsrooms and our listeners as the way we build, rebuild and get around the nation changes. Our partners inclue WNYC, WAMU, KUHF, YPR, KALW, WMFE, Marketplace and The Takeaway.

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Rich, Educated, Middle-Aged Men Main Buyers Of Electric Cars

Volt Pecan Street

The typical early-adopter of an electric vehicle is likely to be a man, probably middle-aged, living in or near a big city, according to a recent study.

A Federal Vision For Northeast High Speed Rail

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A new report by the Federal Railroad Administration for the northeast sketches out 15 alternatives representing different levels of investment through the year 2040 in the 457-mile corridor.

High-Speed Rail Cost Weighs On Californians

image via California High Speed Rail Authority

California passed a high-speed rail bond measure in 2008, but a new survey shows just 43 of voters now supporting it.

Big Apple Looks To Load Up On EV Parking Options

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Ambitious plans in New York City would add 10,000 public parking spots for electric vehicles over the next seven years.

EVs Put Gas Tax Under Microscope In Virginia

Honda Fit EV

Transportation Nation reports on how in Virginia lawmakers are debating the state’s transportation funding plan, including the status of EVs.

Chevy App Could Help Volt Owners Visualize Fuel Savings

2013 Chevrolet Volt

Transportation Nation reports on an app Chevy is developing that would help Volt owners track exactly how much — or how little — it costs to recharge their cars.

Central Florida EV Advocates Hope for a Quiet Revolution

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Transportation Nation reports on how alternative fuel advocates are hopeful EVs will eventually catch on in the Sunshine State, especially in the central area.

Florida’s Flirtation With High-Speed Rail Recounted In New Book

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Transportation Nation, in its debut on EarthTechling, reports on a new book that talks in part about Florida’s one time flirtation with high-speed rail.