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Culture
The "Stop Driving So Much" GOOD Challenge Update
We're trying to drive less this month, and, boy, are we ever bad at that.
News
The New Nissan Leaf Ad: Humorless, Brilliant, or Both?
The new ad for Nissan's electric car features scenes from a smoggy alternate reality in which our computers and cell phones spew out exhaust.
Culture
Stimulus Watch: States that Spent on Public Transportation Created More Jobs
A new study says stimulus money that went toward public transportation created more jobs than money dedicated to building new roads. Go metro.
Environment
People Are Awesome: European Mayor Uses Tank to Crush Car Blocking Bike Lane
A publicity stunt on behalf of bicyclists involves a Lithuanian mayor destroying a luxury sedan with a tank. Sweet revenge.
Environment
Why Is America's Transportation System Stuck in the 1950s?
For anyone interested in getting around without a car, the new transportation legislation holds nothing but bad news.
News
California Gets Wisconsin and Ohio's Rail Money
Wisconsin and Ohio don't want their money for fast, efficient transportation? Maybe that's better for the future of high-speed rail anyway.
News
Washington Gets America's First Electric Highway
With the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf on the way, a new crop of electric cars is just about ready for America. But is America ready for...
News
Maybe Gen Y Doesn't Want Cars at All
The numbers are pretty striking: Young people care less about having a car, and even having a driver's license, than they used to.
News
Our Cars Might Drive Themselves in the Next Decade
First there was Google's computer-driven car. Now two driverless vans complete an 8,000-mile journey. Next, all our cars will be driving themselves.
Environment
Yet Another Reason Sprawl Sucks: Long Commutes Cause Divorce
Sprawl development isn't just bad for the environment, but also for relationships.
News
Would You Drive this Car?
Gordon Murray has designed some of the fastest cars in the world: the McLaren Formula 1 and McLaren F1 Supercar. According to Wired's Autopia...
News
BMW Launches "DriveNow" Car-Sharing System in Munich
More signs that the era of the personal automobile may be slowly coming to an end: BMW's new car-sharing system looks great.
News
Imagine Your City Without Cars. What Would You Do Differently?
News
Electric Vehicles: Seriously, These Things Are a Safe Bet
Although recent polls suggest that most Americans see electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as "the way of the future" when it comes to personal...
News
Why Electric Cars Will Succeed Even Though Six in Ten Americans Don't Want Them
Sure, Americans claim they don't want electric cars. But demand isn't the problem right now.
News
Six EVs You Can Actually Buy in the Next Few Years
A list of six electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids that you can actually buy in the next year or two.
Design
Why Are Car Seats So Poorly Designed?
Some simple innovations could make traveling with kids a lot easier on parents—and the environment.
Environment
Would Roads Be Safer and Greener Without Red Lights?
Half of Portland cyclists run red lights. And maybe they've got the right idea.
