Unsafe Roads: The Perils of Riding E-Bikes
Readers discuss ways to address the rising number of collisions with cars. Also: Indictments and Trump’s popularity; the Audubon Society; Ron DeSantis.
Is It an E-Bike, or a Motorcycle for Children?
With a throttle and no pedals, Super73’s new “electric balance bike” blurs the lines of regulation and safety. “No license, registration or insurance required,” its marketing promises.
‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks
The e-bike industry is booming, but many vehicles are not legal for teenagers, and accidents are on the rise.
This Little-Noticed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Provision Could Revolutionize Car Travel
Buried in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a possible way to address all the costs associated with Americans’ love of driving.
Why Car Repairs Have Become So Expensive
More technology and creature comforts, as well as a parade of new electric vehicles, have complicated the job after accidents.
Just How Good for the Planet Is That Big Electric Pickup Truck?
E.V.s are usually a more climate-friendly option. But as they bulk up, their emissions savings, and other environmental and safety benefits, begin to diminish.
Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System
A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths or injuries caused by the flaws.
Carmakers Are Pushing Autonomous Tech. This Engineer Wants Limits.
Missy Cummings, who spent more than a year at the federal auto safety agency, said that drivers were putting too much trust in systems like Tesla’s Autopilot and that regulators needed to restrict their use.
Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Coming Soon. Maybe.
Already two years behind schedule, the Cybertruck has experts wondering how the company will manufacture its unusual stainless steel “exoskeleton.”
Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology Comes Under Justice Dept. Scrutiny
A regulatory filing says officials have asked about software that Elon Musk, the chief executive, has said would allow cars to operate autonomously.