Transportation in the modern world needs to make more sense. We pay tens of thousands of dollars for vehicles that sit unused about 95% of the time. We have designed an infrastructure based on car-centric population centers that have become hard-wired into the map and prevent the evolution of flexible alternatives to the internal combustion vehicle. With logistics and cloud […]
Transportation in the modern world needs to make more sense. We pay tens of thousands of dollars for vehicles that sit unused about 95% of the time. We have designed an infrastructure based on car-centric population centers that have become hard-wired into the map and prevent the evolution of flexible alternatives to the internal combustion vehicle. With logistics and cloud […]
Owning a car is more expensive than you think. Research has shown that people underestimate how much money they spend on cars and driving. It also shows that policymakers underestimate the social costs of car culture. We Americans love our cars. But if we really understood the full cost of private car ownership, we might be more willing to consider […]
Lots of folks are leaning toward the idea of purchasing an e-bike. For running neighborhood errands or rolling into work, hopping on an e-bike offers some noteworthy advantages. No pumping gas. It’s easy on the environment. Perhaps a financial incentive offers an additional nudge. Throughout the United States and some other parts of the world, a variety of rebates, low-interest […]
If you live in America, transportation is the biggest component of your carbon footprint. To honor Earth Day’s 52 years of environmental action, Earth911 is presenting 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week through Earth Day 2023, we will share an action you can take to invest in the Earth and make your own life more sustainable. This week, review […]
Both cars and planes are awful polluters. But if you’re planning a trip and the less polluting alternatives — train or bus — aren’t options, which should you choose: driving or flying? There are many considerations when traveling, including time, money, the number of people, and whether or not kids are involved. But if you’re deciding between traveling by car […]
As concerns about climate change increase, many people are turning to electric vehicles — and that includes electric bikes. Enthusiasts praise e-bikes as an environmentally friendly form of transportation. They’re quiet, easy on roadways, and relatively energy efficient. No gasoline. No polluting exhaust. Popularity With e-bikes, riders can pedal power their transportation as with a regular bike and get assistance […]
Perhaps you are considering switching to an electric vehicle — that’s great! But if you haven’t made the switch yet, you can still make planet-friendlier changes to your internal combustion engine (ICE) driving routine. You’ll still be emitting up to 18 pounds of CO2 for each gallon of gas you burn, but you can get more mileage out of every […]
This is the first in a series of five articles that help you find ways to reduce your carbon footprint by changing your use of the main carbon culprits in the average American’s lifestyle. It’s no secret that Americans love their cars. We drive more miles than any other nation — 30% more than second-place Canada. But all those miles […]
The growing concern about the environmental impact of transportation has many people searching for a sustainable solution that redefines transportation as a whole. Electric vehicles are the obvious step each person might take but they come with issues, too. There are several key factors to consider to help you confidently switch to an EV The transportation sector alone accounted for […]