Camila Domonoske
Stories
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Weekend Edition Sunday
2022 is promising to be big year for electric vehicles
Big automakers are planning to introduce several new models of electric vehicles in the coming year, though the demise of a hoped-for subsidy may keep sales sluggish in the short term.
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All Things Considered
Energy got a lot more expensive in 2021
Compared to this time last year, we're all paying a lot more to use many kinds energy — whether it's gasoline for our cars or heating fuel for our homes.
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What if cars could stop you from driving drunk? A peek at the latest tech
A new federal law will eventually require new vehicles to detect and prevent drunk driving, which would revolutionize vehicle safety. Here's a look at some of the technology being developed.
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Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over possible safety issues
Defects in some models leading to problems with the rearview camera and front hood, which could lead to serious accidents, triggered two separate recalls of the electric cars.
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All Things Considered
Companies are working on technology to get cars to detect and prevent drunk driving
The new infrastructure law includes a requirement for a new safety feature in vehicles: Some sort of technology to detect and prevent drunk driving. But how would that actually work?
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Every auto startup wants to be the next Tesla. Why these 2 may have a real shot
They aren't household names yet, but Rivian and Lucid are two auto startups attracting a lot of buzz – and loads of money.
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All Things Considered
2 little-known automotive startups are leading the race to become the next Tesla
Many car companies are racing to be the next Tesla. Right now, two startups are leading the pack. Rivian and Lucid are each worth more than Ford, though they've only made a few hundred vehicles.
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The U.S. emergency oil stash is in the spotlight as gas price surge. What to know
President Biden is looking at options to bring down high prices. One possibility attracting a lot of attention is releasing crude oil from the country's emergency reserves.
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Giving up gas-powered cars was a fringe idea. It's now on its way to reality
In just a few years, phasing out gas-powered cars has gone from fringe idea to mainstream policy proposal. It's still a long way from being reality, but the sense of urgency is accelerating.
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Gasoline prices are surging. Can Biden actually do something about it?
Presidents don't set the gas price you pay at the pump, but they're often blamed for it. And right now, high energy prices are helping send inflation to an over 30-year high.