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E-Bike Vs. Moped: Pros, Cons, And Differences Between Them Explained

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

E-bikes and mopeds are used for pretty similar reasons out on the road. But there are some key reasons as to why you might choose one over the other.

Los Angeles Traffic Is So Bad The Fire Department Got New Electric Motorcycles To Quicken Response Time

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Google and YouTube donated the bikes to LAFD, which will assist in fighting wildfires and other search and rescue operations that may include disaster relief.

Why Harley-Davidson's Switch To V-Twins Was Harder Than Just Adding Another Cylinder

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Harley started out with a one-cylinder engine, then after six years added a second cylinder. But getting to an acceptable version proved a bumpy ride.

We Can't Decide If James Brown's Lincoln Mark III Or His Learjet Has More '70s Swagger

staff@jalopnik.com (Brian Corey) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0000

He was the first Black American to own a private plane and also had a beautiful Lincoln Continental. Which was cooler? Read the story, then take our poll.

America's Federal Emergency Response Is Currently Led By A Guy Who Insists God Teleported Him To A Waffle House

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000

FEMA head Gregg Phillips says God teleported him once before. It was while he was in his car... and lo, it was into a ditch. Hallelujah!

These Airport Buses Would've Changed The Way We Board Airplanes

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Airplanes require some creative thinking to get passengers on board. In 1982, a company in Hungary sought to provide a bus-style alternative to gangways.

U.S.-Iran War Is Stranding Sailors In The Strait Of Hormuz

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:18:42 +0000

Around 2,000 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to the United Nations, with over 20,000 civilians on them.

NASA's Artemis II Crew Send Stunning Pictures Of Earth Back To Earth

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:03:12 +0000

May you be grateful that you yourself are looking at a screen right now, instead of being subjected to such powerful cosmic wonder.

As Artemis II Heads To The Moon, We Look Back At The Rovers That Made Lunar Exploration Possible

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:51:41 +0000

Apollo's legacy is still visible in the tire tracks etched along the lunar surface.

Artemis II Crew Faces First SNAFU In Space: A Broken Toilet

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:11:45 +0000

The system itself is so loud that astronauts have to wear hearing protection when they use it.

SpaceX, Earth's Most Valuable Private Company And Owner Of xAI And X, Files For IPO

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:16:44 +0000

Why might Musk be considering this now? Currently, Musk's net worth at $822 billion, but you know... big, round numbers are really nice.

Astronauts Are On Their Way To The Moon For The First Time In 50 Years After Successful Launch Of NASA's Artemis II

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:09:43 +0000

Apollo was one of the 20th century's greatest triumphs; Artemis is just starting to see how much farther it can go.

Harley-Davidson's $110K Motorcycle Doesn't Know What The Word Depreciation Means

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Some vehicles start losing value the moment they leave the showroom, but this limited-edition bike has held its worth on resale markets amazingly well.

Apache Helicopters Flew Over Kid Rock's House After No Kings Protest And Pete Hegseth Says 'Carry On'

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:35:21 +0000

The scheduling of Saturday's training flight might have been a coincidence, but the actions of the pilots once they climbed into the cockpit weren't.

From Harley-Davidsons To Moto Guzzis: New Motorcycles That Are Still Air-Cooled

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Many modern motorcycles use liquid-cooled engines, but these impressive bikes are keeping old-school tradition alive with air-cooled motors.

Starlink Satellite Explodes In Orbit, Yet Another Moment Of SpaceX Engineering Excellence

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:36 +0000

There are roughly 10,000 Starlink satellites in low Earth orbit, over a third of all the tracked objects in that part of space.

What To Know About (And How To Watch) NASA's Artemis II Mission To The Moon

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0000

NASA says that is a stepping stone to going to Mars. Really, it might just be the most historic thing our species has done since... well, landing on the Moon.

Why Do Most Cruise Ships Have Diesel Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000

You've probably heard about pollution from cruise ships' engines, but why do they usually run on diesel, and how are they cleaning up their act?

United Airlines Unveils Ultra-Premium Coastliner Airbus A321neo For Cross-Country Routes

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0000

This is all in keeping with the airline's United Next strategy, in which it tries to position itself as a premium travel offering.

CERN Scientists Take Antimatter On Its Very First Road Trip

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0000

This is an important step toward enabling other research facilities around Europe to participate in antimatter research.