To operate properly, combustion engines inevitably waste a certain amount of fuel. But it may be possible to reduce fuel consumption by reducing friction between engine parts.
Indianapolis debuted a bus rapid transit system with 60-foot articulated electric buses in 2019.
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High-quality bus service is the fastest route to rapid, comprehensive public transit in the United States. This country was once a leader in bus transit, and with adequate funding, it could be again.
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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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.
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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