Transportation

A white and black vertical takeoff aircraft, marked "N302AX," flies against a clear blue sky with multiple propellers visible.

Flying cars are almost here — but who will actually fly them?

Air taxi services could launch soon, but only if regulators and developers can make operating eVTOLs appealing to prospective pilots.

Kristin Houser

A solar-powered car races along a highway surrounded by sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.

Cars

Why aren’t there solar-powered cars?

There are a number of reasons why solar-powered cars aren’t an option for everyday travel, at least not yet.

Chen Liu

Black electric sedan in motion on a road with motion blur effect.

Transportation

Elon Musk: Tesla will unveil a “robotaxi” on 8/8

While denying reports that Tesla won’t be making a low-cost EV, CEO Elon Musk announced plans to unveil a “robotaxi” on August 8, 2024.

Kristin Houser

a render of Alef Aeronautic's electric flying car soaring above a forest with trees

Transportation

The US just certified its first fully electric flying car

Alef Aeronautics' Armada Model Zero is the first fully electric flying car to secure a certificate of airworthiness from the FAA.

Kristin Houser

Cars

Toyota claims it will double the range of EVs in less than 3 years

Toyota’s been a bit behind the EV game, but claims game-changing batteries and new EV models are on the way.

B. David Zarley

Cars

Tesla Superchargers will soon work with Ford and GM EVs

Ford and GM vehicles will be able to use the 12,000 Superchargers in early 2024, helping potentially set a new charging standard.

B. David Zarley

Accessibility

Delta debuts spaces for passengers with wheelchairs

Passengers who use a power wheelchair have a uniquely arduous air travel experience. But a new seat looks to change that.

B. David Zarley

Transportation

Why EV growth in US could be much faster than expected

Consumer preferences and technological trends suggest that most buyers will be ready to choose an EV by 2030.

Ross Pomeroy

a computer rendering of the Aussie Invader with its jet engine firing

Transportation

Why has no one broken the land speed record for 25 years?

Two groups are competing to be the first to create a 1,000-mph car, which would shatter the current land speed record.

Matt Benoit

Transportation

Fully self-driving cars are finally available on Uber

Uber has teamed up with robotaxi operator Waymo to make rides in fully autonomous cars available to its customers.

Kristin Houser

a massive airplane mid-flight. a smaller hypersonic aircraft is attached to its underside

Aerospace

Watch the world’s largest plane drop a hypersonic aircraft

Aerospace company Stratolaunch has dropped a hypersonic aircraft from its record-breaking Roc launch platform for the first time.

Kristin Houser

Transportation

Autonomous public transportation rolls out in Arizona

Sun City, Arizona has launched a free transit system featuring self-driving cars for its retirement-age residents.

B. David Zarley

Cars

The grid isn’t ready for 300 million EVs by 2030. Here’s how to fix it.

There were 16.5 million electric vehicles on the world’s roads in 2020 - this is expected to rise to 300 million by 2030.

Stephen Hall

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