Aug 25 Watch ‘Revolutionary’ Ultra Light Car Aims for an X Prize Could a new ultra light car that promises to get 100 miles per gallon change the way we drive? Judy Woodruff reports on a group of mechanics and engineers who want to change modern day cars and win the $5… Continue watching
Jul 07 Heat Wave Causes Kinks in Rail Tracks The Massacusetts Bay Transportation Authority has had to repair so-called "heat kinks" during recent high temperatures. The triple-digit temperatures pummeling the East Coast this week present many dangers: heatstroke, dehydration and power outages. This week, the Washington, D.C.,… Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch Former Factory Town in Iowa Eyes Green Future, Improved Livability As part of our Blueprint America series of reports on American infrastructure needs, special correspondent Miles O'Brien reports on the city of Dubuque, Iowa, and the steps they've taken toward a green future. Continue watching
May 03 Watch United, Continental Airline Merger Could Be Complete by Year’s End After weeks of negotiation, United Airlines announced it will buy Continental in a deal totaling more than $3 billion. Judy Woodruff talks to travel writer Rudy Maxa about the proposed merger to form the world's largest airline. Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch Blueprint America: Motor City Faces Transportation Crossroads Once a hub of innovation, Detroit's now stands as the symbol of an industry's struggle for progress. As much of the world looks to faster, cleaner and more modern transportation, the Blueprint America series on infrastructure examines the future of… Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch Toyota Halts Sales Amid Renewed Safety Fears In an unprecedented move caused by faulty gas pedals, Toyota has halted the sale and production of eight of its top-selling models. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue watching
Dec 21 U.S. Threatens Airlines With Fines for Long Tarmac Waits Updated: Dec. 22, 2009, 12:35pm ET Score one for airline passengers: The Obama administration said Monday it will begin penalizing air carriers for leaving passengers stuck on a tarmac for more than three hours. Under the new guidelines,… Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch Popular ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Program to End Monday The government will end its popular "cash for clunker" incentive program on Monday, two months early, because of dwindling funds. David Shepardson, Washington bureau chief for the "Detroit News," speaks with Jim Lehrer about the program. Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch Ala. Highway Exposes Challenges of Transit Planning As part of an ongoing series of reports on the nation's infrastructure, special correspondent Rick Karr examines a dispute in Alabama over a nearly 50-year-old federal highway program. Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch Other News: House to Add $2 Billion to Cash for Clunkers The House rushed to inject $2 billion into the cash for clunkers program, and the Associated Press reported that thousands of decaying bridges are suffering under the stimulus package. Continue watching