Cities

ELF, a pint-sized hybrid electric vehicle powered by both you and the sun, has secured enough investment to make its future a real possibility for urban commuters.

January 15, 2013 1:03am | By Charlie Osborne

China's capital has been gripped for days by the worst air pollution on record, prompting the country to shut down factories and pull government cars off the road.

2 | January 14, 2013 3:33pm | By Kirsten Korosec

The past year was not a huge one in terms of the number of new skyscrapers to make their debuts. But in some parts of the world, the act of building tall structures is trending upward.

January 14, 2013 11:10am | By Reena Jana

U.S. automakers said that little could be done to improve fuel efficiency. Now they're changing their tune.

January 14, 2013 6:42am | By Tyler Falk

Across Norway's largest fjord. Recharges at dock in 10 minutes.

January 14, 2013 4:55am | By Mark Halper

San Francisco startup Liftopia uses big data to help 250 U.S. resorts sell lift passes online and offers a service that helps them adjust pricing and promotions in real time.

January 14, 2013 1:40am | By Beth Carter

DELHI -- Its maker says the "Made in China" charge is a "silly accusation" while looking to the United States market.

January 14, 2013 12:00am | By Betwa Sharma

The historic New England town has become the first to ban the sale of single-use plastic water bottles.

1 | January 12, 2013 5:43pm | By Sarah Korones

Watson memorized the entire Urban Dictionary to learn English slang, then had it promptly removed.

January 11, 2013 8:58am | By Tyler Falk

When it comes to efficiency and range, Fiat's new electric model rolls past the competition.

8 | January 11, 2013 4:42am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Once again, Google Earth has enabled amateur spies to spot curious land development from above.

17 | January 11, 2013 4:15am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about global population growth.

15 | January 11, 2013 12:49am | By Charlie Osborne

New York City is spending $2 million to turn old parking meters into bike racks. Is it a good deal?

4 | January 10, 2013 2:28pm | By Tyler Falk

Data is helping one city better target the culprit of traffic congestion.

12 | January 10, 2013 1:27pm | By Tyler Falk

Boston and Copenhagen top the list this year as cities with the smartest people, economies, and leadership.

7 | January 10, 2013 9:53am | By Joe McKendrick

Our government may wish to deter us from our alcoholic, binge-drinking tendencies, but Punch Taverns intends to lure us into the pub with free Wi-Fi.

January 10, 2013 5:11am | By Charlie Osborne

BERLIN - Once burdened with abandoned real estate, Germany's capital is now looking to ax vacation rentals to alleviate a current housing shortage.

1 | January 10, 2013 3:00am | By Shannon Smith

Dubai's economy suffered during the late 2000s, yet the emirate has seen it bouncing back recently. Luxe buildings and over-the-top properties are still part of its strategy.

2 | January 9, 2013 7:43pm | By Reena Jana

"Breakthrough" live footage of the elusive creature was made possible by innovative technologies that may soon revolutionize deep sea exploration.

1 | January 9, 2013 4:15am | By Tuan C. Nguyen

Has collapse jumped the shark? Is peak oil dead? Is the zombie apocalypse just a weird popular fantasy, or is there more to it? Energy analyst Chris Nelder goes in search of answers.

64 | January 9, 2013 3:00am | By Chris Nelder