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The climate tech hype award goes to...
The climate crisis has boosted a lot of technologies that might not pan out.
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Self-driving cars could encourage a lot more driving—and more carbon emissions
With autonomous vehicles, people might take longer trips or send their cars out for ‘zero-occupancy trips’ to avoid parking, making our roads even more congested and polluted.
Waymo's new electric taxi may have no steering wheel
The design comes from Waymo and Geely, and is just one of several vehicles in development that could usher in the future of transportation.
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In Germany, electric cars struggle to get into gear
Carmakers face a triple challenge in 2021: The coronavirus pandemic, the shift to electromobility and autonomous driving. How can they best meet them?
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Self-driving cars sector struggles to stay on course
Uber's decision to sell off its driverless cars unit highlights problems inherent to the groundbreaking technology. Slower going may be the best approach.
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California allows startup Nuro to test driverless delivery vehicles
California's Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday authorized autonomous technology startup Nuro to test two driverless delivery vehicles in nine cities, a decision that comes as coronavirus concerns lock down many in the state.
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Why is Toyota building a smart city from scratch?
The automaker-turned-mobility-company announced last week it wants to build a living, breathing urban laboratory from the ground up in Japan.
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