Automobiles
Car Company's Carbon-Neutral Pledge Meets with Mixed Reviews
Daimler AG’s announcement drew praise, as well as criticism it is not ambitious enough
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Policy
In Reversal, Clean Car Rollback Will Target Potent Greenhouse Gas
The Trump administration has yet to take broader action to limit heat-trapping hydrofluorocarbons
Automobiles
Why Are Electric Vehicle Sales Low? Psychology Provides Clues
Social norms and a lack of information on financial benefits have hampered U.S. EV adoption
Climate Change
How Climate-Friendly Would Flying Cars Be?
Flying electric cars would have lower emissions over long trips than standard electric vehicles
Engineering
Out of the Way, Human! Delivery Robots Want a Share of Your Sidewalk
As automated delivery ramps up, cities must decide how to make the best use of public spaces
Energy
Climate Concerns Are Pushing Oil Majors to Look beyond Fossil Fuels
Several companies are diversifying their businesses, from biofuels to electric vehicles
Automobiles
Forgotten Study Could Help Cars Get 60 Miles per Gallon
Chemistry explained a century ago is being used to make prototype body parts that are much lighter than today's
Automobiles
Smarter Pricing Could Ease Parking Frustration
A new algorithm raises parking rates in busy neighborhoods and lowers them elsewhere, guaranteeing free parking spots regardless of location. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Policy
If Elected, Democratic Governors Could Adopt California’s Car Rules
Illinois and New Mexico are among the states that could defy the Trump administration with stricter tailpipe emissions standards
Automobiles
Survey Polls the World: Should a Self-Driving Car Save Passengers, or Kids in the Road?
More than two million internet respondents pondered dilemmas to consider in letting vehicles make moral choices
Automobiles
How Good Is Tesla’s “Enhanced Autopilot” Feature?
Take a ride with Tesla’s Enhanced Autopilot feature
Automobiles
The U.S. Has 1 Million Electric Vehicles, but Does It Matter?
Transportation is the largest, fastest-growing contributor to emissions in the country
Automobiles
This Federal Lab Works to Make Cars More Efficient, as Trump Pumps the Brakes
The National Transportation Research Center develops technology that informs tailpipe emissions standards
Automobiles
Red Light Cameras May Not Make Streets Safer
Fear of fines may fuel more sudden stops and rear-end accidents
Automobiles
Proposed Car Efficiency Rollback Will Not Halt Electric Vehicles
Falling battery prices and foreign demand will keep the market going
Environment
5 Things to Watch as the Trump Administration Weakens Car Rules
Legal battles loom and pollution levels could rise as fuel economy standards are relaxed
Automobiles
Can Ride-Hailing Improve Public Transportation Instead of Undercutting It?
Ride-hailing threatens does public transit but is also key to its future success with smart policies and the right price signals in place...
Automobiles
Electric Car Advocates Want to Expand Access to Low-Income Communities
Those most impacted by air pollution should be able to more easily use cleaner vehicles, environmentalists argue
Computing
Could Connected Cars Pose a New Threat to Smart Cities?
Next-generation transportation systems are relatively easy to trick
