Norway has more EVs than gasoline cars on the road. Why?
According to new reports, Norway now has more electric vehicles on its road than gas-powered cars. But why is that, and what can the U.S. learn from it?.....»»
Ford rethinks EV strategy, is working on a smaller, cheaper EV platform
Ford now says mass-adoption needs EVs that cost the same as combustion cars. Enlarge / Americans love pickup trucks, but most pickup-truck loving Americans are not ready to go electric yet. Meanwhile, there's almost nothing to bu.....»»
ZF to invest $500 million in South Carolina transmission plant
The investment aims to transform the plant into a flexible manufacturer of parts for electric and gasoline-powered vehicles alike, as well as both passenger cars and commercial vehicles......»»
New findings explain how soil traps plant-based carbon
When carbon molecules from plants enter the soil, they hit a definitive fork in the road. Either the carbon gets trapped in the soil for days or even years, where it is effectively sequestered from immediately entering the atmosphere. Or it feeds mic.....»»
Mercedes’ electric eSprinter isn’t just greener, it’s better
Mercedes' latest cargo van proves that electrification isn't just for cars......»»
Apple Music gearing up for Super Bowl Halftime show with new Usher interview, Fitness+ spotlight, and more
As Super Bowl LVIII looms ever closer, Apple Music will sit down with halftime performer Usher for an exclusive interview about his road to the Super Bowl Halftime Show.Image Credit: Apple MusicOn February 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. ET, Apple Music.....»»
How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares quick, easy techniques
If you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter, you've probably seen cars parked outdoors covered in a thin layer of ice on a chilly morning. But what causes this frost, and how can you get rid of it quickly?.....»»
How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles
As computer-driven cars and planes become more common, the key to preventing accidents, researchers show, is to know what you don’t know......»»
Parisians vote in anti-SUV parking and pollution referendum
Polling stations opened in Paris on Sunday for a referendum on tripling parking costs for hefty SUV-style cars, a campaign that has drivers' groups up in arms against city hall......»»
Energy Secretary Granholm: Biden administration not ‘tapping brakes" on EVs
Granholm's comments come after thousands of car dealerships last month urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle tailpipe pollution for 2027-32 model-year cars and light trucks.,.....»»
Penske president Kurnick: "Affordability is a big concern of ours"
A lack of cars to sell is no longer a problem for Penske Automotive Group, but consumer affordability poses a challenge to the car dealership company and the industry, Penske President Robert Kurnick Jr. told the American Financial Services Associati.....»»
Volvo Cars CEO: EV market cold feet not our concern
Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan says the softening of electric vehicle demand is a mass-market headache — not his......»»
Test shows Rivian R1T breaches guardrail as heavy EVs challenge safety infrastructure
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conducted a crash test of a Rivian R1T, which broke through a guardrail at 60 mph ‘with little reduction in speed.' The study says road barriers need to adapt to a heavier vehicle fleet......»»
How preferences for Indigenous policies differ between the Indigenous and majority populations in Norway and Sweden
On the international level, there is broad consensus that it is essential to recognize and implement Indigenous rights as well as to correct inequalities and historical injustices. Yet many nation-states struggle with effective implementation......»»
Norway"s deep-sea exploitation could put it in environmental and legal murky waters
Norway has a reputation for environmental leadership, from championing international biodiversity policies to its wilderness protection and ambitious biodiversity regulations......»»
Agriculture built these High Plains towns. Now, it might run them dry
Brownie Wilson pulls off a remote dirt road right through a steep ditch and onto a farmer's field......»»
Tim Cook says he always knew Apple would arrive at the Apple Vision Pro
In a new interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook was pictured for the first time wearing the Apple Vision Pro, and discussed the inevitable road to the headset.Tim Cook dons the Apple Vision Pro | Credit: Vanity FairThe Apple Vision Pro is set to start arrivin.....»»
Study finds that once people use cargo bikes, they like their cars much less
Even some one-car households ditched vehicles in favor of cargo bike-sharing. Enlarge / It's not likely to totally replace your car, nor will it probably be your only bike. But access to a cargo bike can reduce car trips, and eve.....»»
Lamborghini will make hybrid versions of all its cars to cut its CO2
2024 will see the launch of a hybrid to replace the Hurácan, as well as a hybrid Urus. Enlarge (credit: Lamborghini) When we think of Lamborghini, it's hard not to think of sonorous, multi-cylinder, naturally aspirated.....»»
Ford CEO confirms complimentary charging adapters coming soon
F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E owners can reserve them soon, CEO says. Enlarge / Ford was the first OEM to switch from CCS1 to J3400, and it's the first to ready an adapter for cars that have CCS1 ports. (credit: Ford).....»»
Dash cams "exploding in popularity" amid road rage and fatalities
Roughly one-third of people who plan to buy a vehicle within the next few years want dash cams in their next car, an AutoPacific study found......»»