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Cities Are Switching to Electric Vehicles Faster Than Individuals
Electric trucks and sedans have proven popular with municipal fleets, but cities have also bought niche vehicles such as an electric Zamboni
Cities Are Switching to Electric Vehicles Faster Than Individuals
Electric trucks and sedans have proven popular with municipal fleets, but cities have also bought niche vehicles such as an electric Zamboni
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Wreaks Havoc on Coal, Car Supply Chains
The sudden destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore has implications for some of the largest U.S. energy industries
The Future of Driving in the U.S. Is Electric—Sort Of
The EPA’s final rule on car emissions will result in far fewer battery-powered electric vehicles than what the agency envisioned last year
Electric Vehicles Beat Gas Cars on Climate Emissions over Time
New research says building electric vehicles leaves a bigger carbon footprint than making gas-powered cars, though EVs make up the difference in the long run
Changing Car Culture Can Benefit Our Health and Our Planet
We need to rethink the American love affair with the automobile and redesign cities to reduce car pollution
We Need Smarter Driverless Vehicle Regulations More Urgently Than We Need Smarter AI
Recent Tesla Autopilot and Cruise robo-taxi news has raised public concern. Strong federal and state regulations are needed to ensure the safety of driverless vehicles’ AI-based software
How Autonomous Vehicles Could Help People with Disabilities
Self-driving cars could give people who live outside big cities and are unable to drive more mobility, but the technology must still overcome some hurdles
EV Batteries Are Dangerous to Repair. Here’s Why Mechanics Are Doing So Anyway
Fixing car and e-bike batteries saves money and resources, but challenges are holding back the industry
Sorry, It’s $15 to Drive into Midtown Manhattan
The first U.S. congestion pricing program, starting in New York City as soon as May, aims to slash emissions and traffic
Electric Vehicles Might Not Yet Have Replaced as Much Car Mileage as Hoped
Without policies to promote electric vehicle purchases and build up charging infrastructure, such vehicles might produce fewer emissions reductions than hoped
Streetlights Are Mysteriously Turning Purple. Here’s Why
Newly purple streetlights might seem innocuous, but they could affect driver and pedestrian safety
High-Tech Cars Might Be More Trouble Than They’re Worth
Drivers may sacrifice safety and privacy in exchange for the advanced tech features in their “smart” cars