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?.....»»
Here’s how an off-road racing series will make its own hydrogen fuel
Extreme E, the electric off-road series, is switching to hydrogen in 2025. Enlarge / Extreme E travels to remote locations by boat and brings its own energy infrastructure with it. Currently, it makes its own hydrogen on site and.....»»
FTC rules could mean process changes at dealerships
The sweeping Federal Trade Commission CARS Rule offers specifics for what auto dealers can and can't do for a variety of topics. It takes effect on July 30......»»
Why some Teslas are losing tax credits, and which cars still qualify
Soon, car buyers won't be able to rely on the full EV tax credit when buying a new electric car. Why not? Here's what you need to know......»»
Opinion: COP28 agreement on adapting to climate change kicks the real challenge down the road
COP28 concluded late on Wednesday morning to a mixed reaction. The Dubai agreement extracted a promise from nearly 200 countries to transition away from fossil fuels, but it leaves many questions unanswered when it comes to keeping global average tem.....»»
Tesla avoids European recall over Autopilot safety issues
Dutch authorities cited differences between Autopilot functions that are available on the European and U.S. markets as the reason Tesla cars will not be recalled in the EU......»»
Move over, Blitzen: Geese outpace reindeer impacts on Arctic ecosystems
In the frigid seas halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, two types of animals browse the palatable vegetation of a high-tundra archipelago, munching on thick moss, cropped grasses, and low-lying shrubs......»»
Fortnite Rocket Racing: how its Ranked system works
Start your engines and get ready to race up the ranks in Fortnite Rocket Racing. But how do the ranks even work? This road map has all the details you need......»»
General Motors CEO: Anti-drunken driving tech is coming
GM CEO Mary Barra's remarks come a day after NHTSA took the first regulatory step toward mandating alcohol-impairment detection technology in all new light-duty cars and trucks......»»
Tesla’s latest recall shows we need a new word for software fixes
There are recalls, and then there are recalls. And modern cars need a better name for something that can be fixed with an over-the-air software update......»»
A rocky road to more educational equality in sub-Saharan Africa
What are the chances of going to and completing primary school for children in sub-Saharan countries? A current study by Professor Dr. Ilze Plavgo, Professor of Sociology at the University of Mannheim, shows that educational attainment in these count.....»»
Growth of autocracies will expand Chinese global influence via Belt and Road Initiative as it enters second decade
China currently faces daunting challenges in its domestic economy. But weakness in the real estate market and consumer spending at home is unlikely to stem its rising influence abroad......»»
Satellite-based method measures carbon in peat bogs
Peat bogs in the tropics store vast amounts of carbon, but logging, plantations, road building, and other activities have destroyed large swaths of these ecosystems in places like Indonesia and Malaysia. Peat formations are essentially permanently fl.....»»
As U.S. EV market flattens, some brands perk up and gain on Tesla
EV registrations grew at a healthy pace, led by old-guard luxury brands, in the January-to-October period but are no longer taking share from gasoline and hybrid vehicles, according to the most recent new-vehicle registration data from Experian......»»
Tesla claims California false-advertising law violates First Amendment
Tesla fights DMV complaint that Autopilot is falsely advertised as autonomous. Enlarge / Cars parked at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on February 10, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Tesla is tryin.....»»
Volvo EM90 vs. Kia EV9: Which is the right EV to haul your family?
The Volvo EM90 and Kia EV9 are both among the only large-size electric cars out there, but which one is actually better?.....»»
Survey results suggest men with expensive cars seen as having a higher mating value
A team of behavioral scientists at Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, in Brazil, has found via survey results that people view men who drive luxurious cars as having a higher mating value and other positive attributes. In their study, reporte.....»»
Tesla again threatens to sue Cybertruck buyers who try to resell the cars
Clause deleted from public version of terms is in the contract sent to buyers. Enlarge / Tesla Cybertruck displayed at Lincoln Center in New York. (credit: Getty Images | Roman Tiraspolsky) Tesla has revived a contract c.....»»
The mysterious "speeding up" glaciers of Svalbard
Spectacular Svalbard sits halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole and is one of the fastest warming places in the Arctic......»»
Fear of cheap Chinese EVs spurs automaker dash for affordable cars
Legacy automakers have turned to suppliers, from battery materials makers to chipmakers, to squeeze out costs and develop affordable EVs quicker than previously planned to match Chinese vehicles on cost......»»
Tesla confirms Apple Podcasts coming in holiday update "next week"
Tesla has officially announced its annual software update, and as expected, the list of features includes the addition of Apple Podcasts to the cars' entertainment system.Testa entertainment systemThe news of the Apple Podcasts app becoming available.....»»