Transportation
From autonomous EVs to electric planes, from hydrogen trains to biofuel transportation, check out the most recent developments on how we’re moving transportation towards a more sustainable future in the good news section below.
Testing self-driving taxis in the world’s largest retirement community
The Villages retirement community in Florida has a name that belies its proportions. The 40-square-mile area features 750 miles of road, three separate downtowns, and a population of 125,000 senior citizens—nearly double the population of Palo Alto, California. In 2013 and ’14, the US Census Read More...
Hyundai’s Nexo hydrogen crossover can power appliances, give plants a drink
The big news from Hyundai at CES 2018 is the Nexo, a hydrogen-powered crossover that boasts brand-new technology and an eye-catching design of its own. The South Korean carmaker is also showcasing unexpected ways its fuel cell-based drivetrain can help out around the house and in the yard while Read More...
California plans bill that requires all cars sold after 2040 to be emission-free
California is going to give gas-powered cars the boot under a new bill that was introduced on Wednesday. In line with California’s climate change policies, the bill will require every new passenger vehicle sold after Jan.1, 2040, to be zero-emission. California has nearly 300,000 electric Read More...
Why electric car drivers choose not to own electric cars
Nearly 80 percent of all battery-powered vehicles in the U.S. are leased, not owned. The lopsided consumer preference for leases is fueled by a couple of factors. One part of it is a consequence of public policy meant to spur electric vehicle adoptions: buyers of pre-owned cars can’t grab Read More...
China, moving to cut emissions, halts production of 500 car models
Chinese leaders are under intense pressure to rein in dangerous air pollution, a hot-button issue in China, where thick smog has at times forced schools and businesses to temporarily shut down. Late last month, China said it was going ahead with a Read More...
Going to CES? Lyft and Aptiv want to give you a ride in a self-driving car
Attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month will be able to ride around town in a self-driving car when they hail a Read More...
2018 will be the year of the electric car
In 2018, electric cars will finally turn the corner from curious niche product to become a viable option for America's families. This year will mark a turning point in the ultimate electrification of America's Read More...
10 electric cars with most range
A lot has changed since I first compiled a list of the 11 electric cars with the most Read More...
The only way is up for electric cars in 2018
2017 was a groundbreaking year for electric cars. Models like the Chevrolet Bolt EV, the redesigned Nissan Leaf and the Tesla Model 3 showed that electric cars can be both reliable and affordable. Electric cars only made up 1.5% of all U.S auto sales, but as prices continue to drop and the range of Read More...
Scientists are using this ancient Egyptian art technique to make fuel cells cheaper
To make their masks and jewelry more extravagant, ancient Egyptian artists used to cover them with a thin layer of gleaming precious metals such as gold. The technique is called gilding, and it’s inspired scientists to use the same technique to make fuel cells for electric cars that are cheaper Read More...