Study: E-Taxis Increase Car Ownership
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"Ride-hailing" apps once lauded for their potential to help end private car ownership are actually increasing it in many cities, a new study finds.
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Op-Ed: Car Dependency is An Unequal Burden
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Automobile-dependent planning has changed automobiles from a luxury into a necessity. Excessive vehicle costs leave many households without money to purchase essential food, shelter and healthcare. They need more affordable transportation options.
Crashes, Injuries are Up, New Fed Stats Show
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Walking and cycling fatalities on U.S. roadways declined slightly in 2019 — but total crashes and injuries increased, according to just-released final federal numbers for last year.
Unpacking Biden's 'Climate-Change' Cabinet
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Pete Buttigieg drew most of the attention earlier this week, but two other key cabinet appointments this week could signal that electric vehicles remain at the center of the President-elect's climate strategy — despite evidence that transit, walking and biking is far more critical to cutting greenhouse gases.
Was 2020 The Year Driverless Cars Became Inevitable?
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It may not immediately look like it, but 2020 may have been the year when autonomous vehicles became inevitable. An overview.
Four Ways Cars Pollute Our Lives — Besides the Tailpipe
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Even if we electrified our entire vehicle fleet overnight, car pollution would still make us and the planet sick — and policymakers should start pushing for strong policy to mitigate the impacts of non-tailpipe emissions now, a new study finds.