Transportation
From autonomous EVs to electric planes, from hydrogen trains to biofuel transportation, check out the most recent developments on how we’re moving transportation towards a more sustainable future in the good news section below.
Sales of plug-in electric cars are beating the season
So far, when winter arrives in North America, electric cars sales have slowed down. However, the November 2016 figures show continuing strong sales confirming that the electric car revolution is very much underway. Analysts expect another record year for sales in the Read More...
What it's like when your car drives itself
The first time your car drives itself, it’s terrifying. The second time, it’s thrilling. By the third time, it’s a little boring. Self-driving cars are on their way to our roads. And they’re probably not going to arrive with a bang, but with a quiet little beeping. In one Read More...
U.S. tech startup Comma.ai giving away self-driving car software
Comma.ai, the tech startup that recently pulled the plug on its device to give cars limited self-driving capabilities after being reprimanded by U.S. regulators, has opened up its software secrets to the masses. On Wednesday, Comma.ai announced on its website that it had open sourced the software Read More...
Five major automakers to install 400 ultra-fast chargers for electric cars in Europe
BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Audi and Porsche have announced an ambitious plan to deploy 400 electric car charging stations across Europe to enable long-range travel for electric vehicle drivers. And with twice the capacity of the Tesla Supercharger, these stations will have the ability to refill cars at Read More...
3 radical ideas to totally disrupt air travel
If a flight attendant told me that I couldn’t bring my roller bag onto the plane, I might throw a fit. But when the same idea comes from Teague—the preeminent air travel design studio that’s designed the interiors of Boeing planes since 1946—I’ll hear them out. Recently at the Airline Read More...
UK government announces funding for autonomous vehicles, electric cars
LONDON Chancellor Philip Hammond on Wednesday announced 390 million pounds of funding to boost the development of low emission vehicles and autonomous vehicles. Delivering his first budget statement to parliament, Hammond also announced support for electric vehicle infrastructure. "Reliable Read More...
Electric car revolution will accelerate soon, predicts Morgan Stanley report
Morgan Stanley has released a new report estimating that electric car sales will increase become 10 to 15% of the global new car market by 2025. That is three time the rate the investment banking house has projected in the past. Why the sudden shift in its thinking? While the US is conveniently Read More...
The tipping point of the electric car is coming soon. Here’s why.
Every successful technology, product, or service has a tipping point. The are clear signs that indicate that that moment is near for electric cars. The operational costs of an electric car are coming down: If you charge your car in the night, you might be practically driving for free. Every new Read More...
A start-up just launched a stunning electric supercar that can hit 194 mph
Electric car start-up NextEV has launched its first car since it was founded in 2014 — and it's stunning. The supercar can reach a top speed of 194 mph and accelerate to 100 kilometers-per-hour (or 62 mph) in just 2.7 seconds, Electrek first reported. Called the NIO EP9, the car is bart of Read More...
Will self-driving cars do away with luxury and car ownership?
Dreams of the driverless car are primarily focused on how the robotic technology will usher in a new era of safe, seamless transportation. Less discussed is what social values, industries, and activities will be displaced or made obsolete. Consider luxury. The luxury car of 2016 looks very Read More...