While traffic-related fatalities increased in the United States by 19 percent between 2010 and 2020, Canadian rates declined by about the same amount in that time. Many consider Canada culturally very similar to the US, but when it comes to traffic safety, they have more European … [Read more...] about 4 things that keep Canadian traffic fatalities lower than the US
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To save money and gas, driving slower helps
Many of us take the speed limits on the side of the road as, well, more of a suggestion than a hard line never to cross. Whether on the highway or in midtown, many of us feel we’re losing time or just plain bored if we’re not in the fast lane. Gas prices are rising, though, and … [Read more...] about To save money and gas, driving slower helps
Major automaker will incorporate parts previously rejected for cosmetic flaws
Global supply chain challenges are making for a stressful lead up to the holiday season, but for one company, it’s actually driving some greener choices. Toyota has announced that the company will now use scratched or blemished parts that would otherwise have been thrown … [Read more...] about Major automaker will incorporate parts previously rejected for cosmetic flaws
This EV charger doubles as a storage device for excess renewable energy
In 2020, there were about 216,000 chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US. That number will have to increase tenfold by the end of the decade, as EV ownership continues to grow at an exponential rate. Accelerating the expansion of EV infrastructure, however, can be quite … [Read more...] about This EV charger doubles as a storage device for excess renewable energy
This initiative will help recycle e-bike batteries at the end of their life
The recent surge in e-bike adoption is good news for the environment. In fact, it is estimated that Americans will buy over 12 million electric bikes this decade. However, there is still a sustainability concern when it comes to this green method of transportation: What do we do … [Read more...] about This initiative will help recycle e-bike batteries at the end of their life