The Robot Ships Are Coming … Eventually
As the pandemic fuels demand for less contact and fewer sailors, shipping companies turn to AI-assisted navigation.
To Save the Planet, Get More EVs in Used Car Lots
To reduce carbon emissions, electric vehicles need to stay on the road as long as possible. That means developing a robust trade in second-hand cars.
Why Is Everyone Building an Electric Pickup Truck?
Tesla has the Cybertruck, GM a $113,000 Hummer, and Ford an electric F-150. And then there are the startups.
The Fate of Gig Workers Is in the Hands of California Voters
A ballot measure would create a new classification for people who have been contractors. Uber and Lyft threaten to leave the state if it fails.
The Hair-Raising, Record-Setting Race to 331 MPH
Hang on to your stomach: In two thunderous dashes, supercar maker SSC set multiple production-car speed records.
Cruise Will Soon Hit San Francisco With No Hands on the Wheel
The GM subsidiary wins approval from California to offer driverless passenger service.
How to Design a Supersonic Plane for the (Fairly Rich) Masses
Boom Supersonic’s sleek prototype craft rolled out this week; the final production model will be quieter than previous supersonics, and a novel fly-by-wire system will keep it stable at low speeds.
How Cities (and Citizens) Create Hostile Environments
From uncomfortable benches to sidewalk boulders, objects that say “go away” can be hard to detect—until you start noticing them.
Tesla’s Latest Numbers Put Growth Concerns to Rest
The company’s Q3 report exceeded analysts’ expectations, but its stock still fell about 3 percent in Friday morning trading.
California Plans to Ban Sales of Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
Governor Gavin Newsom outlines an ambitious plan for the nation’s largest state to rely exclusively on electric-powered passenger cars and trucks.
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