Transportation Infographics

Finding yourself stranded in your car due to treacherous conditions like snow, ice, poor visibility and slick roads only to discover you have junk in the trunk, rather than the necessary roadside emergency supplies, can place you and your family in jeopardy. According to a new survey by State Farm® and KRC Research, more than 60 percent of drivers had some sort of “junk” (non-emergency supplies) in their trunk ranging from extra clothes and shoes to used food or drink containers. While 99 percent of drivers had at least one emergency supply in their vehicle, such as spare tire or jumper cables, a mere nine percent carried all the essential emergency roadside supplies.

Who actually enjoys getting up in the morning and driving to work? Most people don’t, so imagine that your car would do the driving, and you could use the free time to catch up on work, play a game on your iPhone, or whatever you please to do with your two free hands. Sounds great doesn’t it? Well, the idea isn’t too far off. Self-driving cars are in our near future and this infographic presented by InsuranceQuotes provides a deeper look into them.

Each year, nearly 11 million automobile accidents occur. Understanding how to protect yourself after an accident is important for both peace of mind and a speedy recovery. This infographic has some great information.

With the growing popularity of alternative-fueled vehicles, the selection in design & the high-tech motors that power them have grown considerably. This infographic from Sinotech highlights their growth and how the BLDC Motor has played a large role in their development.

New Yorkers are faced with infinite struggles in their daily life including higher taxes, congestion, transportation delays, $5 cups of coffee, and so much more. But the one thing they have over any other city in the world is a safe, (usually) reliable, 24/7 means of public transportation – the subway.

Here is an infographic entitled “Bolt, Baumgartner and Beyond” which highlights some of the world’s speed records. From the Spirit Of Australia’s unbroken 1978 water speed records of 317 MPH to Felix Baumgartner’s 700 MPH free fall from the stratosphere, all the fastest men and machines in the world contained within. From air to land, sea to rail, there’s no speed record you won’t find.