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  • Robotaxis keep riders safe, but what about their data?
    A robotaxi pulls up to the curb in Los Angeles. The front seat is empty, no driver in sight. The customer slides into the back seat, and off the ride goes to a destination typed into the app, its cameras and sensors silently collecting where she goes and maybe even... Read more
  • Waymo robotaxis to deliver orders for some US DoorDash users
    US food delivery app DoorDash announced Thursday that Waymo driverless cars will soon shuttle orders to some customers in a budding partnership with the Google-owned robotaxi star.... Read more
  • Researchers chart path for investors to build a cleaner aviation industry
    Cutting planet-warming pollution to near-zero will take more than inventing new clean technologies—it will require changing how the world invests in them. That's especially true for industries like aviation, where developing and adopting greener solutions is risky and expensive, according to a University of California San Diego commentary piece in... Read more
  • Letting EVs take a load off the grid could result in 'negative emissions' while saving drivers money
    Letting electric vehicles strategically charge from and discharge to the grid could spark environmental and public health benefits for Americans, according to a new study from the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University. The findings are published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.... Read more
  • How smartphones are helping us understand how people really move through cities
    When I moved to Boston for my Ph.D., I quickly noticed how little reliable data we actually have about how people move around cities. We talk about "car dependence," "walkable neighborhoods" or "transit equity," but the evidence often comes from self-reported surveys last updated a decade ago. Most of those... Read more
  • Green talk, dirty outcomes: The gap in carmakers' sustainability promises
    New Macquarie University research shows how carmakers' sustainability talk can signal whether they're truly cleaning up—or just greenwashing.... Read more
  • Canada fears for auto jobs after Stellantis announces US investment
    Canadian leaders said Wednesday that Jeep-maker Stellantis's decision to invest $13 billion in the United States threatens Canadian jobs, urging action to counter what they called another casualty of President Donald Trump's trade war.... Read more
  • Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to London in 2026
    Robotaxi pioneer Waymo plans to expand to London next year, marking the company's latest step in rolling out its driverless ride service internationally.... Read more
  • Small SUV comparison: New Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V
    If you're considering buying a new small SUV, there's a good chance you'll consider the Honda CR-V. The CR-V is among the most popular-selling models in the United States, and there are good reasons why. It's practical, comfortable and quite good at getting you where you need to go with... Read more
  • Blocked bays and failed handshakes: Many public EV chargers are unusable—despite being 'online'
    More public electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be built across Australia through a A$40 million funding boost, according to a recent government announcement. The new chargers will be a mix of fast chargers and curbside chargers.... Read more
  • Running late? Parking rules can make shared e-scooters less convenient
    Commuters trying to beat the clock account for nearly one third of shared electric scooter trips on a typical workday morning, recent research indicates. But reliance on these vehicles can be dampened when cities don't provide enough parking near transit hubs, according to a new study.... Read more
  • Want Americans to love EVs? Fix this
    Compared to gasoline-powered cars, electric vehicles can save money at the pump, produce less harmful emissions, and avoid high maintenance costs. Why then, are so few Americans switching to EVs? The main reason, according to Elaine Buckberg, senior fellow at Harvard's Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, is the hassle... Read more
  • A 30 kph residential speed limit improves safety with little effect on travel times
    Reducing residential speed limits from 50 kilometers per hour to 30 kph would significantly boost bicycle riding safety without majorly affecting car trip times, a study has found. The findings come as Victoria enacts a new speed limit law allowing local councils to propose 30 kph limits in school zones... Read more
  • GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease
    General Motors will record a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed.... Read more
  • Design priorities for autonomous transport for people with disabilities
    A QUT study has identified key design features that would make autonomous vehicles (AVs) more accessible for people with disabilities, paving the way for more inclusive transport systems. The study, "Towards universally designed autonomous people mover: a survey analysis," was published in the journal, Cities.... Read more

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