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Blake Aued

Blake Aued has been doing Streetsblog’s daily national news digest for years. He’s also an Atlanta Braves fan, which enrages his editor in New York.

Honey, I Shrunk Wednesday’s Headlines

The future of electric vehicles has fewer than four wheels: According to a new Bloomberg report, global sales of two- and three-wheeled EVs are far outpacing cars and trucks.

September 13, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines Need to Slim Down

"Rolling SUV fatsos" should be heavily taxed so North American cities become more like Paris, with its tiny cars and human-powered delivery vehicles, according to The Globe and Mail.

September 12, 2023

Monday’s Headlines Are Roadkill

Possums squished under tires aren't the only victims of car-related violence. Pollution kills wildlife as well, and roads even prevent some species from mating.

September 11, 2023

Friday’s Headlines Are Slower Than a Speeding Bullet

Unlike Superman, Amtrak's new high-speed trains will be limited to medium speeds because of the antiquated tracks they're rolling on.

September 8, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines Are Burned Out

Travel to and from Burning Man accounted for most of its 100,000-ton carbon footprint. Not to mention all the bikes left behind.

September 7, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines Are Through With Drive-Throughs

And what if government regulators took car crashes as seriously as they took plane crashes? Plus other news.

September 6, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines Are Back to Laboring

Hope you enjoyed your long weekend! U.S. high-speed rail is having a moment, Henry Grabar on the spreading anti-parking movement and more in today's headlines.

September 5, 2023

Friday’s Headlines Do the Electric Slide

Cities and counties want to electrify their bus fleets, and federal funds are available to do so, but the private sector just can't seem to keep up with demand.

September 1, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines Are Powered Up

Are electric vehicles really better for the environment? Depends on how much you drive. Folks who leave their cars in the garage most of the time are better off with internal combustion.

August 31, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines Take the Wheel

It makes no difference whether cars are driven by humans or computers, they're still unsafe and damaging the environment.

August 30, 2023