Minicars, Maglevs, and Mopeds: Modern Modes of Transportation Around the World

This book provides a fascinating look at the amazing diversity of forms of travel and transport around the world today in the context of cultures, politics, economics, and environment of a place. • Provides readers with an understanding of the world's current major forms of transportation as well as an intriguing and colorful glimpse into daily life in other parts of the world • Highlights many exciting new technologies that will shape the future of transportation in the United States and globally • Incorporates information about green modes of transport (and fuels) and environmental issues related to transport • Includes sidebars that highlight key developments in land transport of the future