AutomobilesSeptember 29, 2020
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
Automobiles
EnvironmentSeptember 9, 2020
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
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AutomobilesAugust 7, 2020
Future Cars Will Be Made of Magnesium
Originally published in August 1946
AutomobilesJuly 30, 2020
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
AutomobilesJuly 10, 2020
One Millionth Patent Awarded without Ceremony
Originally published in August 1911
AutomobilesJune 23, 2020
Lyft Aims for an All-Electric Fleet by 2030—Is That Possible?
Financial incentives and support for more public charging stations will be necessary to boost electric vehicle use
AutomobilesJune 18, 2020
French Firm Sells Cars Made from Plaster
Originally published in July 1914
AutomobilesJune 11, 2020
Iron Ponies Are Best for Swarming Military Tanks
Originally published in January 1942
AutomobilesJune 2, 2020
New $500 Cars Rarely Fail
Originally published in January 1917
AutomobilesMay 15, 2020
Electric Street Cars Are More Efficient Than Horses
Originally published in June 1899
AutomobilesMay 12, 2020
Ultrasensitive Fuel Gauges Could Improve Electric Vehicle Batteries
The devices can image a battery’s magnetic field, spotting weaknesses and more accurate readings of charge levels
Climate ChangeMay 7, 2020
Cleaner Air Courtesy of Coronavirus Provides Window into a Car-Free Future
With cars off the roads, scientists can study how smog and other types of pollution change