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The Little-Known Story of the Women Who Stood Up to General Motors and Demanded Equal Pay
In the 1930s, Florence St. John and her co-workers at an automotive plant won a hard-fought victory for fairness
Biden Administration Allocates $900 Million for Electric Vehicle Chargers
The president says he wants these devices to be “as easy to find as gas stations are now”
Other States May Follow California’s Lead in Banning Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
Washington, Massachusetts, Virginia and others appear likely to adopt the Golden State's ambitious plan for phasing out internal combustion engines
Can These Lights Make Crosswalks Safer for Pedestrians Distracted by Their Phones?
Hong Kong has launched an experimental initiative to remind walkers to look up before crossing the street
A Brief History of the School Bus
It’s as traditional as the ABCs. But the school bus has always been a vehicle for change
This 17-Year-Old Designed a Motor That Could Potentially Transform the Electric Car Industry
Robert Sansone's research could pave the way for the sustainable manufacturing of electric vehicles that do not require rare-earth magnets
What Extreme Flooding in Yellowstone Means for the National Park's Gateway Towns
These communities rely almost entirely on tourism for their existence—yet too much tourism, not to mention climate change, can destroy them
The Black Buffalo Soldiers Who Biked Across the American West
In 1897, the 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps embarked on a 1,900-mile journey from Montana to Missouri
Driverless Taxis Are Coming to San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission is allowing Cruise to charge for rides in its autonomous vehicles, without a safety driver
Chevrolet's Classic Corvette Is Going Electric
A new hybrid model of the iconic American sports car, rumored to reach up to 1,000 horsepower, will hit the market as early as 2023
The Rise and Fall of World's Fairs
Sixty years after Seattle's Century 21 Exposition, world's fairs have largely fallen out of fashion in the U.S.
When Humane Societies Threw Christmas Parties for Horses
Held across the U.S. in the early 20th century, the events sought to raise awareness for poor living conditions and offer the animals a holiday respite
The Ten Best Photography Books of 2021
In year two of the pandemic, our favorite titles invite us into worlds outside our own
The Rugged History of the Pickup Truck
At first, it was all about hauling things we needed. Then the vehicle itself became the thing we wanted
How the Automobile Changed the World, for Better or Worse
New MoMA exhibition explores artists' responses to the beauty, brutality and environmental devastation of cars and car culture
Eight Unusual Roadside Attractions Worth Stopping For
The stories behind these American road trip pit stops are as curious as the landmarks themselves
The Highway That Sparked the Demise of an Iconic Black Street in New Orleans
Claiborne Avenue was a center of commerce and culture—until a federal interstate cut it off from the rest of the city in the 1960s
Gas Shortages in 1970s America Sparked Mayhem and Forever Changed the Nation
Half a century ago, a series of oil crises caused widespread panic and led to profound shifts in U.S. culture
The Vibrant History of Lowrider Car Culture in L.A.
With bright paint jobs and bouncy hydraulics, the 'low and slow' rides are an expression of cultural identity for the city's Mexican American community
Why Automakers Flock to This Small Swedish Town Every Winter
From January to April, the population of Arjeplog more than quadruples, as almost every brand test drives its vehicles on the region's frozen lakes
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