15 Jul 2026
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11 Aug 2026
When Is the Best Time to Switch to an Electric Car?
A new study shows that switching from a gas car to an electric vehicle almost always reduces pollution. Replacing your car early can help the planet faster.
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22 May 2026
Middle East tensions push up US fuel and food costs
Rising tensions in the Middle East have raised global oil prices and are already increasing costs in the United States. Economists say higher energy prices affect gasoline, airfares, supply chains and food, and that efficiency can help.
28 Apr 2026
Roads, isolation and more schizophrenia hospital visits
A study in New York City found that neighborhoods isolated by roads and traffic had higher rates of schizophrenia-related hospital visits. The link was independent of traffic-caused air pollution and may reflect social and planning factors.
27 Mar 2026
More electric vehicles could lower US energy costs
A study finds rapid adoption of electric vehicles by 2035 could cut US household energy bills, reduce oil imports and raise exports. Authors say benefits are now uncertain after recent federal rollbacks and call for a nationwide strategy.
26 Dec 2025
Touchscreens on car dashboards increase driver distraction
A simulator study found that using a car touchscreen while driving makes steering and touchscreen tasks worse. Multitasking reduced lane control and touchscreen accuracy; researchers suggest simple sensors could monitor attention and change the interface.
16 Dec 2025
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24 Jul 2024
Traffic and Pollution in Asian Cities
Traffic congestion in many Asian cities raises pollution, lowers living standards and costs economies money. Cities such as Delhi, Bangkok and Metro Manila are expanding metros, switching to electric vehicles and using pricing and technology to reduce traffic.
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