Electric Cars
Inside the rush to buy an electric vehicle
The environmental impacts of cars, explained
The forgotten history of New York’s first electric taxi fleet—in the 1800s
What will astronauts use to drive across the Moon?
How to plan a low-carbon driving tour of Paris
America's most celebrated road trip is going electric
Lithium batteries power your world. Here's how they work.
2023 was our hottest year yet. What other milestones did we reach?
Cobalt powers our lives. What is it—and why is it so controversial?
Are electric bikes the future of green transportation?
Interested in an electric car? Here's what you should know.
These deep-sea animals are new to science—and already at risk
How the climate bill will dramatically cut U.S. emissions
Mining is a polluting business. Can new tech make it cleaner?
Electric cars are powered by rare metals. Can AI help find them?
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