Blog Heap o'Transport Links 24 May 2011

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Blog-Heap links regarding transportation and related infrastructure,
also energy, because it takes energy to transport,
and virtuality, because telepresence saves on transpresence.

Transport Future

The Ford Story: Could Your Vehicle Seat Predict a Heart Attack?
thefordstory.com Tue 2011 May 24, 9:34pm

Engineers at Ford have developed a prototype car seat that uses electrocardiograph (ECG) technology to monitor the heart's electrical impulses and detect signs of irregularity, resulting in an early warning that a driver should seek medical assistance, such as for a heart attack, high blood pressure, electrolyte imbalances or other cardiovascular issue.

Transport Trouble

Long commutes 'bad for marriage': Swedish study
thelocal.se Tue 2011 May 24, 9:31pm

A long commute to work might further job prospects and put more money in the bank but it could also increase the risk for divorce by 40 percent