The race is on for driverless vehicles
An autonomous/ driverless/ self-driving or robotic car is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its surroundings while navigating without human intervention to a...
The advantages of fuel economy standards
U.S. cars are twice as fuel-efficient today as they were 40 years ago. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards are a major reason why.
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Buses could be history in a short while
In 1890, no one foresaw the rise of the internal combustion engine: horses were the fastest means of transport, and a status symbol. Today,...
Bike-share companies are transforming US cities – and they’re just getting started
Residents of major U.S. cities are becoming used to seeing docks for bike sharing programs nestled into parking spaces or next to subway station...
Artificial intelligence: between scientific, ethical and commercial issues
The fatal crash involving an autonomous car operated by Uber in the United States was a tragic but timely reminder of the dangers of...