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<p>Kea Wilson has more than a dozen years of experience as a writer telling emotional, urgent and actionable stories that motivate average Americans to get involved in making their cities better places. She is also a novelist, cyclist, and affordable housing advocate. She previously worked at Strong Towns, and currently lives in St. Louis, MO. Kea can be reached at <a href="mailto:kea@streetsblog.org">kea@streetsblog.org</a> or on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/streetsblogkea">@streetsblogkea</a>. Please reach out to her with tips and submissions.</p>


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Electric-SUV

Electric Cars

Alarm Bells Ringing About Heavy EVs — Even in Europe, Where Cars Are Far Smaller

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Bright SUV Headlights are Making Roads Less Safe

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Children

Kids’ Psychology Affects How They Behave Around Cars — And Regulators Should Take Note

Jennifer Homendy

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National Safety Board Chair Discusses Vision Zero and the Problems of Heavy EVs

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Climate Change

Big Auto’s Fuel Economy Plateau is Especially Bad News for Pedestrians

Arian Horbovetz

Megacar Crisis

Opinion: The Real Reason Why Americans Keep Buying SUVs

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Light electric vehicles

‘Minimobility’ Can Make Streets Safer — But Will SUV-Loving Americans Embrace It?

John DeCicco

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Surging Pickup and SUV Sales are Undermining EV Carbon Gains

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Pols Calls on Feds to Make Huge Cars Safer (Finally!)

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Automakers

ABOUT TIME: YouTube Car Enthusiast Goes on Anti-Auto Rant