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A white and black vertical takeoff aircraft, marked "N302AX," flies against a clear blue sky with multiple propellers visible.
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Flying cars are almost here — but who will actually fly them?
Air taxi services could launch soon, but only if regulators and developers can make operating eVTOLs appealing to prospective pilots.
Kristin Houser
A solar-powered car races along a highway surrounded by sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.
Cars
Why aren’t there solar-powered cars?
There are a number of reasons why solar-powered cars aren’t an option for everyday travel, at least not yet.
Chen Liu
Black electric sedan in motion on a road with motion blur effect.
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Elon Musk: Tesla will unveil a “robotaxi” on 8/8
While denying reports that Tesla won’t be making a low-cost EV, CEO Elon Musk announced plans to unveil a “robotaxi” on August 8, 2024.
Kristin Houser
an all-white, two-door car on a colorful background
Cars
This $11,000 microcar ships flat like IKEA furniture
Kristin Houser
a man holding a container labeled "Titan Silicon" and filled with a black powder
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New battery tech boosts EV range by 20%
Kristin Houser
massive airship flying above a forested valley
Aerospace
Massive hybrid-electric airships secure powerful megawatt generators
B. David Zarley
a plane at sunset
Aerospace
Xwing puts autonomous flight on the runway to approval
B. David Zarley
Cars
We used to have steam-powered cars. What happened to them — and will they come back?
Matt Benoit
a vehicle with several skyward-pointing propellers hovering a few feet above the ground
Transportation
United Airlines plans to bring flying cars to Chicago
Kristin Houser
a vehicle on a beach with the sun behind it
AI
General Motors is putting ChatGPT into its vehicles
Kristin Houser
aerial view of airport with plane taxiing
Transportation
New warning system will make airports safer
B. David Zarley
a van on a road flanked by palm trees
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LA’s on-demand vans charge just $1 per ride
Kristin Houser
an image of a tesla from the front with its doors open
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Tesla switches to motors without rare earth elements
Kristin Houser