We Need More Purpose-Built Car-Free Neighborhoods Like Culdesac Tempe
Culdesac Tempe is the name of the the neighborhood, and it is being billed as “The first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the United States.”
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Lectric Adds Premium Components At A Budget Price With The Lectric ONE (First Ride)
Lectric eBikes has been changing the game in the world of electric bikes, delivering unparalleled value for the dollar since day one. The company was tech-focused and built bikes based on what was possible with the technology available over time. Shaping that ethos into a proper company took a ton … [continued]
Police Still Investigating Last Year’s Uber Autonomous Vehicle Crash
The Washington Post reports that Tempe, Arizona’s police department is still investigating last year’s fatal accident in which an Uber autonomous test vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian pushing a bike. The investigation comes at the request of Maricopa County’s prosecutors, who want to know more about whether the accident was avoidable.
Selling Used EVs In A Red State
Oil-bought politicians, Tesla shorts, online trolls, and others with an axe to grind against EVs are always telling us things like “EVs are toys for the rich” — whenever convenient to their arguments. While it’s true that top-of-the-line Tesla vehicles are well over $100,000, there’s a small independent dealer in conservative Arizona proving that not only can EVs be affordable, but they are good for business!
36 U.S. Cities Ranked On Their Bikeability
This article was originally published on Bikocity: I get lost in a time warp playing with this bike score map. What a pleasant diversion and a bit of fun after being outside on my bike for hours this evening. The map is interesting and useful. Especially diverse and informative are the … [continued]
Germany Showcases Its Green-Tech Innovations on North American Tour
When it comes to innovations in renewables and energy efficiency, Germany’s contributions always seems to land in the headlines. Whether it’s the prototype Efficiency House Plus, which generates enough surplus energy to power an electric car, or its pledge to shut down its nuclear reactors and replace them with … [continued]
