Someone or something kept moving traffic cones in a construction zone along a popular tourist route on New Zealand’s South Island. The cones had been placed on the road at the entrance to Milford Sound in 2016 while the Te Anau, or Homer Tunnel, was undergoing maintenance, but the cones kept mysteriously moving, according to […]
Faulty Army-Issued Parachutes Cause Soldier Accidents, Deaths
With its massive budget and low pay for soldiers, providing service members with properly operating gear is the least the U.S. Army can do to repay those who have elected to serve. It often falls short of this goal, however, and now it appears that, ironically, a safety feature in army-issued parachutes are killing service […]
Uber CEO Became a Driver To See What Drivers Really Go Through
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was under pressure to boost the ride-hailing app’s revenue in the wake of the global pandemic, which brought the overall economy in the U.S. to a screeching halt, but boosted the gig economy to such a degree that Uber could not meet user demand. Uber needed more drivers, and fast, but […]
These Are the 25 Best International Airports in the World
Photo: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto (Getty Images) International airports are the first impression that most travelers have of a country or major city. Terminals serve as literal gateways to the world where millions of passengers pass through annually. Some governments prioritize constructing and maintaining state-of-the-art airports to attract tourism and economic trade. It is also a point […]
Americans Are Finally Getting on Board with E-Bikes
Photo: deepblue4you (Getty Images) The world we know and love is dying, but we’re working on fixing that. Humanity is pushing inexorably towards electrified vehicles, trying to get those hydrocarbons and greenhouse gases from combustion engines out of our atmosphere. But are we doing the right thing? Are EVs the only way to preserve our […]
Germany Rethinks Internal Combustion Ban with E-Fuel Exemption
Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto (Getty Images) In February, the European Union banned the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035. The ban across the organization’s 27 member countries has been in the works for years. However, support for the ban hasn’t been universal. Several countries have voiced concerns about the relatively short […]
Ford Is Building an All-Electric Explorer But Not For America
Ford, like every legacy automaker, is scrambling to electrify its portfolio before strict emissions regulations and internal combustion engine bans make selling gas-powered cars almost impossible. So far, it’s electrified the Mustang and the F-150 pickup truck, and now it’s preparing to launch a battery-powered Explorer. In case you missed it: The new Explorer has […]