Your new family car looks very different than the Model T developed by Henry Ford. Cars of today are much faster, safer, and more reliable than the Model T. Have you ever wondered how new cars are developed? The Innovation in Transportation series takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the automotive industry.

Discusses different types of trucks, from light pickup trucks to the massive crawler-transporters that move space shuttles to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Discusses the history of police and emergency vehicles, how they are used, and the future of these helpful and lifesaving vehicles.

Discusses the history of the United States mail from the Pony Express to today and describes the mailing process.