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Researchers Are Sounding the Alarm About Heavy EVs — Even in Europe, Where Cars Are Far Smaller

By Kea Wilson | Apr 3, 2023 | No Comments

The swelling size of the average car on the road is threatening the environmental potential of EVs more than proponents may realize, a prominent watchdog group warns.

Four Ways Automotive Regulators Could Save Pedestrian Lives

By Kea Wilson | Jan 4, 2023 | No Comments

America's top regulatory agency is failing its mandate to “keep people safe on America’s roadways” — and to truly accomplish it, they need to fundamentally change the way they operate.

Senators Urge Regulators to ‘Put the Pedal to the Metal’ On Vehicle Safety Standards

By Kea Wilson | Nov 16, 2022 | No Comments

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been in effect for a full year, but federal transportation leaders still haven't implemented some of its most crucial safety provisions — and advocates and electeds say its time they step up to stem the record-setting tide of traffic deaths on U.S. roads

Can Auto Enthusiasts Help Fight Car Dependency?

By Kea Wilson | Jul 25, 2022 | No Comments

A new video about the dangers of car dependency by a popular automotive vlogger is prompting a conversation about how people who love cars can help dismantle a transportation system that privileges autos above all else.

Advocates: It’s Time To Tell NHTSA to Make Cars Safer For Walkers

By Mike McGinn | Apr 28, 2022 | No Comments

For the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators are taking steps to help ensure vehicles are safer for those outside cars. Here are a few important aspects of this complex issue and how you can comment.

Fed. Vehicle Safety Rating Update Won’t Get Megacars Off the Road

By Kea Wilson | Mar 8, 2022 | No Comments

A new plan to update federal consumer safety ratings for cars won't do nearly enough to incentivize automakers to build vehicles that are less likely to kill walkers, say advocates.

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