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Carmageddon's Hollywood Ending? Crowdsourcing Will Help L.A. Survive Sans 405

Next week, a major L.A. highway will close for two straight days. Traffic app Waze is offering its user-generated traffic information to the city's TV stations in hopes of easing congestion and attracting new users.READ»

Building More Roads Only Causes More Traffic

Expanding highways and roads increases congestion by creating more demand--and building more public transportation doesn't help the problem.READ»

EV Early Adopters: Hybrid-Heavy Cities to Lead the Way

New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Houston are all expected to have higher than average electric vehicle sales over the next six years--brace for grid strain. READ»

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Seoul Is Rolling With Electric Buses and Hopes to Win Global Green Vehicle Race

Hop aboard the South Korean capital's sweet new ride.READ»

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Uncle Sam Chooses Google Apps for GSA, but Microsoft Still Owns the Public Sector

The Government Services Administration announced this week it's moving its 15,000 employees to Google Docs. But in the battle for the public sector, Microsoft is still ahead.READ»

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AEG Wants to Make Environmental Standards for the Live Music Industry Rock

The live entertainment industry has a huge environmental footprint, so why don't we hear more about sustainability initiatives from the sector? READ»

Inside the Genius of MacArthur Award-Winner Amir Abo-Shaeer

The award winner stops to chat with Fast Company about his plans for the $500,000 prize.READ»

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Facebook Suit: Teens Too Young to Like

Do you "like" Facebook? But really, do you "like like" Facebook? A new lawsuit filed may soon end adolescents ability to "Like" things online. How will the teens ever survive without "Like," a word so crucial to their vernacular ...READ»

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Next Contender for High-Speed Rail -- Los Angeles or Fresno?

New transit plans focus on the exciting, vibrant farmlands of Central California.READ»