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Self-Driving Cars Could Be Great for the Environment

Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer Apple, autonomous, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia, driving, Ford, GM, Google, self-driving, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, VW

Environmentalists are bullish on self-driving cars as they could make automotive transportation significantly more energy efficient and could reduce traffic congestion and parking hassles.

EarthTalk

The Perils of Parking: Round & Round We Go

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We waste lots of time and fuel and emit lots of greenhouse gases when we are behind the wheel circling around and around the block looking for parking…

EarthTalk

How can I get my car ready for summer driving?

Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer AAA, drive, driving, Green Car Reports, heat, hot, road trip, summer

Dear EarthTalk: Summer is near and I am planning a big road trip. Do you have any tips for boosting my car’s fuel efficiency on long, hot drives? —Esther McCoy, Burlington, VT Ah, the summer road trip, that classic American experience. But long drives through […]

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Imagine Fewer Autos (It’s Easy if You Try)

Carlton Reid Amsterdam, bicycle, bicycling, bike, bike to work month, bikes, Curitiba, driverless, driving

In May, many of us will celebrate Bike to Work Month by leaving the car at home and cycling to work. It’s often the fastest way across town, and it’s a great way to get some exercise, reduce our carbon footprint and—importantly— remember that roads are not just for driving. From behind the steering wheel, […]