As prices plummet, more Americans than ever are taking a serious look at the EV market. Businesses, governments, and even police departments are making the switch too, cutting fuel costs as well as pollution.
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Some of us are planners, and some of us use procrastination as a motivational tool. Whatever your style, it doesn’t ultimately make a difference — what matters is what we pack, how we pack it, and how it can save us time and money.
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As rideshare companies have grown in popularity, their environmental impact has increased too. Fortunately, Uber and Lyft are making it cheaper for their drivers to buy and charge their EVs.
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Effective public charging stations are a must for mainstream EV adoption — but charger availability, functionality, speed, and cost are all topics of concerns for some prospective buyers. Luckily, the country’s charging network is only getting better.
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The aviation industry has faced scrutiny for its pollution problems. But the future of flying will almost certainly be greener thanks to a variety of changes, including fewer single-use plastics, better fuels, and more sustainable flight planning.
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With airports and governments officially investing in incredible eVTOL technology, it seems like flying cars may soon be a reality. But are we really ready for such a bold, futuristic way of traveling?
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With fully solar models finally hitting the market and major car brands like Toyota announcing solar-aided EVs, it seems like sun-powered cars could finally become a reality. They offer plenty of potential savings but also lots of reasons to question their reliability.
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State and local governments spend around $200 billion on highways and roads each year, and yet, countless cities still struggle with horrible gridlock. Do we need more roads or a better way to get around in the first place?
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States across the U.S. are investing in higher-speed rail projects, but we’re still nowhere near the speeds in places like Europe and Asia. Some Americans want faster rail travel at any cost, but others are worried about where that money will come from.
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In America, cars hit between one and two million large wild animals a year. On plenty of the roads where this happens, drivers are allowed to drive at interstate-level speeds. Still, turning countless roads into low-speed zones is a pretty tall order.
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