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13 stories tagged with "Road Trip"
Food Critic Eats 66 Plates Across Route 66's 100th Birthday
Global News•Sep 4

Food Critic Eats 66 Plates Across Route 66's 100th Birthday

A food critic is celebrating Route 66's 100th birthday by eating 66 plates across eight states in eight days. The new series launches September 11th, proving America's best bites aren't always in fancy restaurants. ---

Great Big Story•2 min read
Canada EV Charging Beats US on Cost and Convenience
Solutions•Sep 1

Canada EV Charging Beats US on Cost and Convenience

Road trippers testing electric vehicle charging across North America found Canada's stations cheaper and easier to use than American ones. The discovery highlights how infrastructure differences shape the future of emission-free travel.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•2 min read
Couple Drives 5,200 Miles in EV, Spends Half Gas Car Cost
Planet Wins•Aug 29

Couple Drives 5,200 Miles in EV, Spends Half Gas Car Cost

A North Carolina couple just proved electric road trips work, driving over 5,000 miles to Newfoundland and back while spending $451 on charging instead of $975 on gas. Their adventure revealed EVs can handle remote destinations while saving serious money.

Google News - Clean Energy•2 min read
Uber Driver Gets $1,500 to Drive Mercedes to Miami
Acts of Kindness•Aug 15

Uber Driver Gets $1,500 to Drive Mercedes to Miami

A generous airport tip turned into an unexpected road trip offer when a relocating passenger asked his Uber driver to deliver his luxury SUV from New York to Florida. The side hustle paid $1,500 plus airfare and turned into a weekend adventure.

Upworthy•2 min read
Couple Tests EVs and Hybrids: Both Pass Real-World Trips
Solutions•Jul 12

Couple Tests EVs and Hybrids: Both Pass Real-World Trips

After months driving four electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles through Utah and Colorado's mountains, two journalists discovered there's no wrong choice anymore. The right vehicle simply depends on how you drive.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•3 min read
16 Women Drive India to Thailand in All-Female Convoy
Community Heroes•Jul 10

16 Women Drive India to Thailand in All-Female Convoy

Sixteen Indian women conquered a 23,000-kilometer road trip from India to Thailand, proving they could handle every mile themselves. What started as two friends' vision became a movement giving women the confidence to take the wheel and their lives into their own hands.

The Better India•3 min read
Journalist Drives EV 2,350 Miles: "Easier Than Expected
Innovation•Jun 6

Journalist Drives EV 2,350 Miles: "Easier Than Expected

A Detroit reporter just proved electric vehicles can handle epic road trips, driving 2,350 miles from Michigan to New Orleans and arriving just two hours later than he would have in a gas car. The biggest surprise? Most charging stops were relaxing breaks, not stressful delays.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•2 min read
Mongolian Family Crosses 70,000km Despite Soaring Fuel Costs
Acts of Kindness•May 3

Mongolian Family Crosses 70,000km Despite Soaring Fuel Costs

A Mongolian family sold everything they owned to drive across the world in a campervan, and rising fuel prices won't stop their eight-year adventure. Their secret? "Our dream is more powerful."

ABC Australia•2 min read
Global News•May 1

Springfield Celebrates Route 66's 100th Birthday in Style

Thousands packed the streets of Springfield, Missouri, as the birthplace of Route 66 kicked off the iconic highway's centennial celebration with classic cars, community pride, and a tribute to American road trip history.

Fox News Travel•2 min read
Route 66 Celebrates 100 Years of American Adventure
Global News•Apr 29

Route 66 Celebrates 100 Years of American Adventure

Fox News' Steve Doocy is road-tripping along Route 66 to celebrate the iconic highway's 100th birthday, spotlighting the small towns and dreamers who keep America's "Mother Road" alive. His three-day journey from Tulsa to Missouri shows how this historic route still connects communities and hearts across the heartland.

Fox News Travel•2 min read
EV Owner Conquers 700-Mile Road Trip With Smart Planning
Innovation•Apr 25

EV Owner Conquers 700-Mile Road Trip With Smart Planning

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.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•3 min read
Friends Drive 3-Wheeler 14,000 Miles Across Africa
Community Heroes•Apr 23

Friends Drive 3-Wheeler 14,000 Miles Across Africa

Two friends just completed a world record journey, driving a tiny British three-wheeler from London to Cape Town through 22 countries. The 14,000-mile adventure in the least suitable vehicle imaginable proved that determination and kindness can overcome any obstacle.

Google News - World Record•3 min read