Why San Francisco is a test bed for transportation tech
You may have noticed there’s a growing amount of alternative, tech-focused, ways to get around San Francisco these days. Why is San Francisco so chock-full of these services? Read more »
How the web and mobile can help with the full planet problem
The problem of feeding and providing energy to 9 billion people by 2050 will require many technology solutions. But in a unique way, the web and mobile can act as a sort of operating system for physical stuff, leading to more efficient use of resources. Read more »
Car-Sharing: The Gateway Drug to the Web-Sharing Economy
Car-sharing is the gateway drug of the growing trend of using the web to help people share “stuff.” According to a report from research firm Latitude called The Sharing Economy, people who try out car-sharing services are more likely to join in other web-based sharing services. Read more »
Spride Share Launches Pilot With Signing of Car-Sharing Bill
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Bill 1871 into law yesterday, paving the way for distributed car sharing services, and the launch of startup Spride Share’s pilot in the Bay Area with City Car Share. Read more »
