Auto Insurance Companies Consider Extra Coverage for Uber and Lyft Drivers

Thu, 5/31/2018 - 1:32 am by Kirsten Rincon

A majority of drivers who work for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are usually doing so without letting their insurers know about it. Most auto insurance companies lack additional coverage for drivers who work for network driving companies. Instead, […]

Improving Arizona’s Drivers License Program

Thu, 5/31/2018 - 8:47 pm by Kirsten Rincon

People who want to obtain a driver’s license in the state of Arizona have to be aware that the application procedure is undergoing some changes, and some of the old rules won’t apply any more. State legislators have proposed a […]

Waymo and Lyft Announce Plans to Team Up

Wed, 5/30/2018 - 2:25 am by Kirsten Rincon

Waymo and Lyft have come together to sign a self-driving vehicle partnership deal that will help put both companies on the autonomous technology map.  Lyft ranks as the nation’s second most-profitable transportation network company right after their top competitor, Uber. […]

Who or What Gets a Ticket in a Self-Driving Car?

Tue, 5/29/2018 - 8:21 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Although Google’s self-driving car, among others, is years away from being commercially available, there is a debate over the legislative implications it will have. There is much talk about liability in case of a crash, and who will be blamed […]

New Study Shows That Repair Costs for Hybrids Are Falling

Sat, 5/26/2018 - 7:16 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Having higher repair costs than regular cars has always been one of the few negative aspects of hybrids, and one of the things that has prevented them from becoming more mainstream. But, this has started to change in recent years, […]

NYPD in Talks to Integrate New “Textalyzer” Device

Fri, 5/25/2018 - 10:05 pm by Kirsten Rincon

In the midst of what many are calling a “distracted driving epidemic,” a new device has been created to help stop preventable accidents from occurring. Named after its similarities to a traditional Breathalyzer, the “textalyzer” is a developing device that […]

Sharing the Road as a Bicyclist

Wed, 5/23/2018 - 12:04 am by Kirsten Rincon

Riding a bicycle is obviously a very good and healthy activity. It’s an excellent exercise, it burns a lot of calories, and it can help you build muscle all over your body. Plus, it’s a far more eco-friendly means of […]

The Future of the EV Charging Market

Wed, 5/23/2018 - 10:32 pm by Kirsten Rincon

Building a proper EV charging infrastructure has been in the focus of automakers and the government, in an effort to promote electric vehicles and make them more viable. While the installation of most of the charging stations that are currently […]

Uber Expands Research Development Outside U.S.

Tue, 5/22/2018 - 1:20 am by Kirsten Rincon

Uber Technologies has announced that it will expand its Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) outside of the U.S. for the first time. The transportation network company, which is headquartered in San Francisco, California, has chosen to expand their research development center […]

New Report from the NRC Suggests Continuation of Federal Incentives for EVs

Tue, 5/22/2018 - 6:21 pm by Kirsten Rincon

A new report from the National Research Center (NRC) highlights the biggest factors that are necessary for a faster adoption of electric vehicles once again: reduced vehicle cost, more efficient batteries, and making consumers more familiar with the technology. The […]