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Scientists in Sweden just solved one of the biggest puzzles holding back self-driving electric taxi fleets: how to predict where cars need to be and when they need to charge. Their smart system could slash your ride costs by 60% while cutting emissions.
A tiny electric ferry in Norway just proved cities might not need expensive bridges after all. In 14 months, it carried 41,000 passengers using 88% less energy than diesel boats.
Volkswagen and Uber just launched testing of autonomous electric minibuses in Los Angeles, bringing the city one step closer to a new robotaxi service by late 2026. The innovative ID. Buzz vehicles combine zero-emission technology with self-driving capability to reshape urban transportation.
Rising gas prices are draining family budgets, but e-bikes offer an affordable escape that costs just pennies per mile. State programs now offer up to $900 in instant rebates to make the switch even easier.
Seven Quebec community groups will each receive $5,000 to launch electric bikes, clean transit, and eco-friendly mobility projects that cut carbon emissions. Applications open now through March 2026 for ready-to-go initiatives across the province.
Uber's new electric robotaxis are already driving themselves on Bay Area roads, bringing fully autonomous rides to riders later this year. The vehicles show passengers exactly what they see and plan, making driverless travel feel less mysterious.