Aarian Marshall
Staff Writer
Aarian Marshall writes about autonomous vehicles, transportation policy, urban planning, and everyone’s favorite topic: How to destroy traffic. (You can’t, really.) She’s an aspiring bike commuter and New Yorker going soft on San Francisco, where she’s based. Before WIRED, Marshall wrote for The Atlantic’s CityLab, GOOD, and Agri-Pulse, an agriculture trade publication.
Wait, So Where Will Urbanites Charge Their EVs?
Homeowners with garages can easily charge their electric cars, but not apartment dwellers. Here's what it'll take to get plugs everywhere in cities.
Cities Want Ebikes to Stay in Their Lane—but Which One?
From New York to Moab, Utah, bicyclists and municipal officials are divided over whether ebikes should be permitted on bicycle trails.
You May Be Able to Own a Self-Driving Car After All
For years, automakers focused on using autonomous technology for “robotaxis,” akin to a shared Uber. A GM announcement this week shows that’s changing.
Public Transit Systems Refocus on Their Core Riders
In the wake of the pandemic, officials are shifting bus and rail service toward lower-income neighborhoods, while some agencies are eliminating fares.
The US Is Gently Discouraging States From Building New Highways
A memo issued Thursday urges states to fix roads before constructing new ones, and to consider climate-friendly projects like bike lanes.
DoorDash Joins the Instant Delivery Game—With Employees
For a new service in Manhattan, the couriers will cross paths with the company's traditional gig worker contractors, who generally aren't eligible for benefits.
These Startups Deliver Groceries Fast—Without Gig Workers
Facing a tight labor market and even tighter schedules, some companies are hiring employees, with benefits.
Used EVs Are in Hotter Demand Than Ever
Congress is now considering a tax credit that could help low- and moderate-income buyers go electric.
The Infrastructure Bill: 5 Key Takeaways
Pedestrians and transit systems will benefit from the $1.2 trillion plan. So will the nation's broadband networks and climate change measures.
Cars Are Going Electric. What Happens to the Used Batteries?
Used electric vehicle batteries could be the Achilles' heel of the transportation revolution—or the gold mine that makes it real.
These Batteries Can't Power a Car—but They Can Light a City
Entrepreneurs are devising innovative ways to reuse spent electric vehicle batteries. One promising idea is storing power from solar and wind farms.
With Subscriptions, Automakers Mimic Netflix’s Playbook
GM thinks consumers might pay $135 a month for emergency assistance, enhanced maps, and software-enabled upgrades that boost acceleration.
This Software Aims to Smooth Your Flight—and Help the Planet
Airplanes taxiing isn't just annoying—it's a big source of emissions. The FAA and NASA created a new system to save time and fuel.
The WIRED Guide to Self-Driving Cars
How a chaotic skunkworks race in the desert launched what's poised to be a runaway global industry.
21st-Century Storms Are Overwhelming 20th-Century Cities
Deadly flooding in and around New York City dramatizes the risks to infrastructure that wasn’t built to handle warmer, wetter climate.
Tesla Promised a Robot. Was It Just a Recruiting Pitch?
The highlight of an event aimed at AI whizzes was a human simulating a robot that might someday replace a human.
Biden Wants More EVs on Roads. What About Charging Stations?
The president called for 40 percent of new cars to be electric by 2030. But motorists still fret about running out of juice—even if it rarely happens.
Trucks Move Past Cars on the Road to Autonomy
Money is pouring into autonomous trucking startups, just as many are souring on the short-term prospects for self-driving cars.
As Travel Rebounds, Airlines Are Figuring It Out on the Fly
Business destinations are out, tourist spots are in. The old rules governing fares and flight schedules have been thrown out the window.
Oregon’s Buckled Roads and Melted Cables Are Warning Signs
Highways and rail lines in the Pacific Northwest were built for a cooler climate. But the heat wave proved that extreme weather is becoming more common.