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Washington Lawmakers Consider Shifting All New Car Sales To Electric Only By 2030

By Tom Banse January 29, 2021

All new cars sold in Washington state would need to be electric by 2030 if the legislature approves a pending bill. CREDIT: Tom Banse/N3

You may be used to hearing a pushy car salesperson ask the timeless question, "What can I do to get you in this car?" But one big thing could be different in Washington state a decade from now. Proposals introduced this winter in the Washington Legislature would end sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2030.Read More

What Blockbuster Automaker Profits Tell Us About The Pandemic Economy

By NPR News November 8, 2020

Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., with the 2021 Ford F-150 King Ranch truck in September in Dearborn, Mich. Strong demand for high-margin vehicles such as pickups has propelled Ford and its rivals to remarkably strong earnings this past quarter. CREDIT: Nic Antaya/Getty Images

The auto industry was devastated this spring by coronavirus shutdowns. But the recovery has been much faster and stronger than anyone anticipated as demand for new trucks and SUVs continues.Read More

Take Your Horse (And Bike) To The Old Moscow-Pullman Town Road To See The Changes

By Nicholas Deshais July 10, 2020

Pullman's downtown one-way traffic was previously three lanes. A recent test added angle parking and a protected bike lane to study traffic flow and pedestrian use. CREDIT: WSDOT

The coronavirus pandemic has brought many changes to how our lives are lived, from working at home to the now-ubiquitous masks. Now roads are changing, too.Read More

Fans Getting Charged Up To See Ford’s New Electric Mustang SUV

By NPR News November 17, 2019

Ford's Mustang Mach-E will be unveiled Sunday, Nov. 17. It's part of the Detroit-based company's $11 billion investment in electric cars. CREDIT: Ford

For nearly two years, car enthusiasts have been trying to figure out what Ford meant when it said its new electric SUV was "Mustang inspired." On Sunday, they'll find out. Read More

Ford Cutting Jobs In Europe, Moving Away From Less Profitable Vehicles

By NPR News January 10, 2019

People at the Ford display at the Essen Motor Show fair in Essen, Germany, in December 2017. The automaker has announced it will be cutting some jobs in Europe to reduce costs. Patrik Stollarz/AFP/Getty Images

The automaker says it is not yet clear how many people will lose their jobs. The cuts come during a time of turmoil for the car industry, as automakers invest heavily in new technology. Read More

Toyota Recalls More Than 800,000 Prius Vehicles

By NPR News October 5, 2018

The recall addresses how the cars respond if their hybrid systems hit problems. They're designed to enter a failsafe or "limp-home" driving mode — but in certain conditions, they can stall.Read More

Check Out This 520 MPG Car. It’s Built By High School Students

By Tom Banse April 19, 2018

Granite Falls High School Eco Car Team drivers Kelsey and Dimitri beside their ''UrbanConcept'' vehicle. CREDIT: TOM BANSE

Students from Oregon State University, Granite Falls High School in Washington and the University of British Columbia are among 99 teams pushing the boundaries of automotive fuel efficiency. The Northwest students are driving in an international competition in California through this weekend.Read More