Tesla recalled hundreds of thousands of its vehicles because of issues with their self-driving features.
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Consumers need to be aware that none of the vehicles on the market today are actually self-driving — vehicles still require active supervision from a human driver.
Cruise, owned by General Motors, is one of the “robotaxi” companies operating in San Francisco.
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Trials in US cities of self-driving taxis could have implications for road users around the world.
Workers don’t like the current two-tier system, which pays new employees less.
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Results already in from the first direct leadership election in the UAW’s 88-year history present a sharply divided leadership.
At the dawn of the car era, carmakers needed to allay fears that pedestrian lives were at risk.
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Today it’s smart technology that will defend drivers and pedestrians. Over a century ago, it was the Klaxon horn.
Renault and Nissan forged a business alliance in 1999.
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After years of turmoil, Renault and Nissan hope to rebalance their partnership to take on Europe’s booming electric car market.
The typical car is parked 95% of the time.
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As many cities grapple with the housing crisis, some places are rewriting regulations and finding creative ways to repurpose these hulking masses of concrete that suck up valuable real estate.
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Our vehicles hold a remarkable amount of information, which can be used by digital forensic investigators in the detection of crime.
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The UK needs an industrial strategy to counter the rise of EU battery manufacturing.
SUVs produce more greenhouse gas emissions per kilometer than cars on average.
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New research explores why Canadians want SUVs, what they like about them and what might steer drivers towards lower-emitting cars.
Used cars are popular all over Africa.
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Africa’s used vehicle dependency is often attributed to low income and weak regulation.
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Developers love the cul-de-sac, but for the rest of us it’s one of the least practical and efficient ways to design streets.
The sheer number of available options can make the idea of switching to a hybrid or electric vehicle daunting for many people.
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A guide to understanding hybrid and electric vehicles and deciding which is most suitable for your lifestyle.
You may be sitting on polyurethane foam right now.
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Polyurethane foams are the world’s sixth-most-produced plastic yet among the least recycled materials.
Powered by hydrogen gas, fuel cell vehicles produce only water as a tailpipe emission.
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Hydrogen cars were heralded as an avenue towards universal green motoring, but progress has stalled in recent years.
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Major new policies are still needed to accelerate the road transport transition. There’s good news, however: Australian motorists have been promised more choice soon.
Ride hailing companies have found success in the transport sector in Ghana.
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Lawmakers and courts in Ghana must strengthen protections for drivers of ride hailing companies
More EV charging hookups in public locations like garages and parking lots would prompt more drivers of color to buy EVs.
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Reducing air pollution from cars and light trucks would pay big health dividends for low-income and minority communities. A new survey shows how to get more drivers of color into electric vehicles.
Pickup trucks for sale at a Michigan dealership.
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Electric cars are getting a lot of PR buzz, but automakers are still promoting – and many consumers are buying – vehicles that are major gas guzzlers.
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SUVs made up half of all new car sales last year. They’re a drag on Australia successfully reducing its total greenhouse gas emissions.
An electric cab drives past the White House in Washington DC in 1905.
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Electric vehicles were around long before their fossil fuel rivals. They are also set to outlast them because of advantages their advocates noted as early as a century ago.