Transportation
Micromobility is thriving in the new safety economy
As the world opens back up, shared bike and scooter startups might see a boom as people gravitate towards outdoor transport. Read More
Ford and Porsche invest in electric vehicles for European market
U.S. motor giant Ford almost doubles its electric vehicle investment plans, while Porsche says 80 percent of its vehicles sold will be electric in 2030, as European EV market accelerates. Read More
A plan for a carbon-neutral transportation system in China
To achieve its 2060 goal, China will need to utilize hydrogen, ammonia, electrification and biofuels. And even then it will still have 15 percent to go. Read More
Former Walmart exec brings ride-share technology to fresh produce transport
The trucking industry is stuck in the dark ages. This app is hauling it into modern times and bringing sustainability along for the ride. Read More
McDonald's to roll out EV chargers at UK drive-thru restaurants
The food chain's U.K. and Ireland CEO Paul Pomroy said he hopes the move encourages more drivers to switch to battery vehicles. Read More
California makes history with zero-emission Clean Trucks rule
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously adopted the rule, which requires truck makers to sell an increasing number of clean, zero-emission trucks in the state. Read More
How coronavirus will affect 4 key environmental issues
How might COVID-19 impact four major environmental issues — overconsumption of natural resources, diminishing quantity and quality of fresh water, climate change and rapid population growth? Read More
Clean trucks are more important than ever
Cleaning up air pollution drives economic growth. Read More
Coronavirus has exposed the fragility of auto-centric cities
We need to develop neighborhoods that ensure access to food, healthcare, education and jobs — without relying on personal vehicles. Read More
Here are 4 ways cities are coping with the effects of COVID-19
Cities — from Wuhan in China to New York in the United States — have been at the front lines of the novel coronavirus crisis and will be in the same position for future crises. Read More