The Best Articles in Future of Cars
The most useful articles and videos in Future of Cars from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Future of Cars Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Future of Cars by Refind users in 2023.
Videos
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Formula E: The electric F1, explained
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These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us
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Will robotaxis ever be commercially viable?
San Francisco has become ground zero for US testing of driverless taxis, but how close are we to truly embracing them? The FT’s Patrick McGee pays a visit to...
Introducing the self-driving bicycle in the Netherlands
This spring, Google is introducing the self-driving bicycle in Amsterdam, the world’s premier cycling city. The Dutch cycle more than any other nation in the...
The world’s first self-flying electric taxi
Over 1,300 test flights in, Wisk’s self-flying taxi will transform city commutes by 2028.Subscribe to Freethink on YouTube ► https://freeth.ink/youtube-subsc...
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How to Design Streets for Humans—and Self-Driving Cars
A new blueprint from city transportation planners and engineers, who say it's never too early to start thinking about the future.
Trending
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General Motors' robotaxi service suspends driverless operations nationwide regulators
General Motors’ Cruise says it's suspending its driverless operations nationwide as the robotaxi service works to rebuild public trust.
You Can Now Order a Waymo Robotaxi on the Uber App in Phoenix
Waymo and Uber are working together even though driverless taxis are a bit controversial in California.
Charts of the Month
Hybrids > EVs and The Beginning of the End of the Renewable Industrial Complex
Why Norway — the poster child for electric cars — is having second thoughts
Electric cars are crucial, but not enough to solve climate change. We can’t let them crowd out car-free transit options.
Joby, Volocopter fly electric air taxis over New York City
Joby Aviation and Volocopter gave the public a vivid glimpse of what the future of aviation might look like this weekend, with both companies performing
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Future of Cars—all under 10 minutes.
Odd and Unsafe Baby Car Seats From the Past That Moms Wouldn’t Buy Today
Discover the risks of past baby car seat designs. Unsafe and odd choices that moms today would steer clear of.
If You’ve Got a New Car, It’s a Data Privacy Nightmare
Bad news: your car is a spy. Every major car brand failed a recent privacy and security test from Mozilla. You’re probably driving around in a "privacy nightmare" that may collect information as…
The Glorious Return of an Old-School Car Feature
Automakers are starting to admit that a new car technology didn’t work out.
A race for autopilot dominance is giving China the edge in autonomous driving
Electric vehicle makers and AI companies are taking Tesla FSD-like systems to China, but it’s still out of reach for most consumers.
When Trucks Fly
Monster-truck tires are at least sixty-six inches high—the height of the average American. When the trucks leap fifty feet in the air, a crowd’s reaction is almost religious.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Future of Cars.
The Evolution of Tunnel Boring Machines
Tunneling is an important technology for modern civilization, as a tunnel is often the only reasonable way to create a direct path between two points. When the Hoosac tunnel was completed in 1875, it…
The impossible paradox of car ownership
For many working-class Americans, cars are a burden and a necessity.
Are self-driving cars already safer than human drivers?
I learned a lot by reading dozens of Waymo and Cruise crash reports.
The Hidden Cost of Gasoline
Gas stations caused a $20 billion toxic mess — and it’s not going away.
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Future of Cars, including:
Benedict Evans
Trying to work out what's going on, and what happens next. Mostly tech.
Frederic Filloux
• Grand reporter et chroniqueur à L'Express. • Senior business writer & columnist for L'Express (🇫🇷) • http://www.filloux.com
Sebastian Thrun
CEO Kitty Hawk, Co-Founder Udacity, Co-Founder Cresta.
Electric Vehicles Research
Electric Vehicles Research - Truly Global Daily News Interpreted by IDTechEx Experts
Autoblog
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