Artificial Intelligence
AI Outraces Human Champs at the Video Game Gran Turismo
The program also challenges certain assumptions about self-driving cars
Automobiles778 articles archived since 1845
Automobiles
Forest Service to Explore a New Frontier—Electric Trucks
As part of the push to electrify government fleets, employees at three national forests will test out Ford F-150 Lightnings for field operations in rugged and remote areas
Weather
How Connected Cars Can Map Urban Heat Islands
Crowdsourced vehicle data trace the contours of dangerous city temperatures
Automobiles
Did Your Catalytic Converter Get Stolen? The Pandemic—and Rhodium—Could Share Some Blame
In 2021 the search phrase “what precious metal is in a catalytic converter” saw a more than 5,000 percent increase in use. Here’s why.
Automobiles
The New Deal Came Too Late for Electric Vehicles
Lack of energy infrastructure explains the rise of the gasoline car
Automobiles
Access to Electric Vehicles Is an Environmental Justice Issue
We must build tomorrow’s transportation infrastructure with equity at its core
Transportation
‘Self-Driving’ Cars Begin to Emerge from a Cloud of Hype
Developers try to overcome a multitude of technical challenges before vehicles drive on their own
Automobiles
Biden Tightens Vehicle Emissions Standards
A second policy aims to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles
Automobiles
GM Bets Big on Electric Vehicles
The automaker will spend $35 billion through 2025 on batteries, cars, even trains
Automobiles
Electric Vehicle Orders Are Zooming at Ford
Consumers want the racy Mustang Mach-E coupe and the powerful F-150 Lightning pickup truck
Automobiles
Biden Touts Electric Vehicles amid Negotiations on Infrastructure Spending
Congressional Republicans have balked at White House proposals to boost EV use
Automobiles
Will Trackless Trams Gain Traction in the U.S.?
A hybrid form of transportation could be an alternative to buses or light rails
Automobiles
EPA Races to Draft Interim Vehicle Standards for CO2
The emissions limits are expected to be based on an agreement between California and car companies
Automobiles
Want Greener Cars? Focus on Fuel Efficiency
Electric cars are great, but higher fuel economy for vehicles of all sizes is better
Automobiles
Gasoline Car Sales to End by 2035 in Massachusetts
Charging stations will need to become as common as gas stations
Automobiles
Ninety Percent of U.S. Cars Must Be Electric by 2050 to Meet Climate Goals
Any move away from gas-powered cars should also be accompanied by efforts to beef up public transportation
Environment
Uber Commits to 100 Percent EVs—Will It Work?
Though the ride-share company is offering incentives for drivers to switch, more will need to be done to achieve its goal
Automobiles
Future Cars Will Be Made of Magnesium
Originally published in August 1946
Automobiles
Los Angeles Accelerates Efforts to Electrify Its Infamous Traffic
The city aims to add more electric chargers and to convert its bus fleet to meet its emissions-reduction goals
Automobiles
One Millionth Patent Awarded without Ceremony
Originally published in August 1911
