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America's electric vehicle charging network has exploded to nearly 288,000 ports across 95,000 locations, making EV road trips more practical than ever. With fast chargers every 50 miles on major highways and savings of up to 50% per mile compared to gas, families are discovering that electric adventures might actually be better than traditional road trips.
A family conquering their electric vehicle range anxiety on a 3-week road trip discovered something unexpected: charging stops made their holiday better, not worse. Their experience hints at how EVs might actually improve the way we travel.
A first-time electric vehicle road tripper shares practical lessons from a 350-mile journey that proves long-distance EV travel is totally doable with the right preparation. His honest insights are helping nervous EV drivers feel confident about hitting the open road.
Electric vehicle drivers can now let Google Maps automatically plan charging stops on long road trips, taking the stress out of range anxiety. The update works with over 350 EV models and uses AI to predict exactly when and where you'll need to plug in.
After 23 seasons in the NBA, LeBron James brought his 11-year-old daughter Zhuri on her first road trip, and the Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak. The father-daughter duo spent Friday exploring San Francisco before Zhuri served as her dad's "good luck charm" in Saturday's 129-101 win over Golden State.
Electric vehicle drivers are discovering a game-changing way to beat high gas prices this summer. The savings add up to more than $2,000 per year, making road trips affordable again.
In a country where many roads weren't even paved until recently, one in five new cars sold is now electric. Costa Rica's bold push for EV infrastructure is making zero-emission travel surprisingly doable.
A massive highway upgrade in northern India will slash the Delhi to Dharamshala drive from 11 hours to just 6 hours by September. The transformation of National Highway 503 means weekend trips to the Himalayas just got a whole lot easier.
ABC7's Amy Gutierrez is hitting the road to show everyday drivers how electric vehicles can fit into their lives. The series partners with ElectricForAll.org to tackle real questions about costs, charging, and whether EVs make sense for different lifestyles.
America's most iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday, and one Arizona town is proving the Mother Road leads to the stars. From meteor craters to Pluto's discovery, Route 66 runs straight through cosmic history.
America's most iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and travelers are still flocking to experience its neon-lit nostalgia. From restored drive-in theaters to historic filling stations, the communities along Route 66 prove that slower roads can lead to richer journeys.
Ghana's road network is getting a major upgrade, with 44% of the country's validated roads now rated in good condition. The government also cleared over $10 billion in contractor debts to accelerate progress.
India is building roads from plastic waste that last three times longer than regular pavement. A 100-meter test road in Delhi proves the technology works at massive scale.
After years of delays on a critical 23-kilometer road in Ghana's Western Region, the Roads Minister has brought in a new contractor to finally finish the job. The move brings hope to communities who have suffered through deteriorating conditions that hurt transport and local mining operations.
Ghana's government cleared over GH¢10 billion in overdue payments to road contractors in just three months, marking the largest debt settlement in the nation's recent history. The unprecedented move promises to accelerate road projects that stalled for years.
Fifteen African nations just made history by activating the continent's first legally binding road safety framework. The charter could help cut the world's highest road fatality rate in half by 2030.
A Nigerian advocacy group just unveiled a one-minute drama campaign to tackle the country's deadly road safety crisis through behavior change. The Akin Fadeyi Foundation is calling on citizens to take personal responsibility after 2025 saw over 5,000 road deaths.
Honda vehicles in Ohio are spotting road problems before they become dangerous, using sensors that caught damaged signs with 99% accuracy. The technology could save millions and soon let everyday drivers help keep roads safer.
India's first musical road opened in Mumbai this week, playing AR Rahman's "Jai Ho" when cars drive at the right speed. The 500-meter stretch on the coastal road turns ordinary commutes into a celebration of engineering and culture.
Nigeria's road safety agency has slashed emergency response times from 50 to 15 minutes while digitizing 95% of operations. The country once ranked among the world's most dangerous for drivers now leads Africa in road safety innovation.
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