Automobiles
What's hot in mobility tech right now
The transportation tectonics are shifting — and everything from software to sensors to machine learning are offering new opportunities. Read More
Are shared e-scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips
Ride share companies promote them as an environmentally friendly choice — but new research contradicts that. Read More
With the launch of self-driving ride-share service 'Waymo One,' what’s next for cities?
Google's autonomous vehicle offshoot and other AVs claim to help relieve urban area issues — but there are four questions they must answer first. Read More
What will hyperloop mean for climate, ecosystems and resources?
Hyperloop promises ultrafast transportation — but what does it mean for the environment? Read More
Curbing CAFE and zero-emissions standards wouldn’t mean the end of plug-ins
Long vehicle design cycles and mandates beyond the U.S. border will continue to fuel progress. Read More
Why do automakers support climate rollbacks?
Ford, GM and Toyota have been touting their climate concern. Is it hype or hypocrisy? Read More
Utilities may suffer 'significant losses' from carbon taxes
Trucost finds that 150 percent of profits in the sector could be at risk from carbon pricing, while auto and chemicals are also in line for a shock. Read More
Germany's plan to downshift auto emissions
To truly transition to renewable energy, the country must start moving beyond private autos and embrace new digitally-run systems of shared mobility. Read More
Why these cities are accelerating their autonomous vehicle initiatives
Equity, safety concerns emerge as common threads in urban mobility discussions. Read More
From Tesla to Mercedes-Benz, automakers become energy companies
New battery offerings and alliances with renewable energy providers are catalyzing a shift with big implications for the power grid. Read More
