Trump Halts Funding to Build More Electric Vehicle Chargers Nationwide
The Trump administration has halted funding for a $5-billion program that Congress created to help states build out their electric vehicle charging network
Injuries from Electric Bikes and Scooters Have Tripled. Here’s What to Know
Following a startling spike in electric scooter and e-bike injuries, epidemiologists warn of inadequate infrastructure and safety rules
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The Future Looks Bright for Electric School Buses
Support from the Biden-Harris administration has boosted the already burgeoning electric school bus industry, and those gains should last no matter who wins the election
Elon Musk Owes His Success to Coming in Second (and Government Handouts)
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, owes his superstar success to self-satisfied competitors who blew obvious opportunities
Can Google Make Stoplights Smarter?
A Google experiment to improve stoplights shows early positive results. But AI-assisted software won’t replace human traffic engineers just yet
Baby Boomers Should Stand Up for New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan
By canceling congestion pricing for drivers in New York City, the governor of New York State will hurt many retirees, who need the mass transport investments the move promised
Heat Waves Delay Trains. Blame ‘Sun Kinks’
Extreme heat can cause train tracks to expand and buckle. That’s forcing rail operators to adapt as the climate warms
Biden’s New $1.8-Billion Transportation Package Stars Climate Projects
Climate-related highway fixes and electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses are among the projects getting federal help in a new round of funding
Badly Designed Streets Are an Overlooked Car Crash Cause, Traffic Engineer Warns
Education and enforcement can only go so far in reducing crashes when badly designed roads are filled with large cars
Longer and Longer Freight Trains Drive Up the Odds of Derailment
Replacing two 50-car trains with a single 100-car train increases the odds of derailment by 11 percent, according to a new risk analysis
Electric Flying Taxis Are Quietly Sneaking Up on Us
New electric-powered, vertical-lift aircraft are rising to the challenge of delivering clean and cheap air taxi services
Self-Driving Trucks Claim Climate Benefits
The autonomous trucking industry says its self-driving vehicles can cut carbon emissions by reducing fuel use, though some groups have raised safety questions