The US refuses to fall in love with electric cars

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 01.21.22   SPECIAL DELIVERY | 4-MINUTE READ How to Order Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests BY MEDEA GIORDANO The US government is finally sending 4 at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours, and how to troubleshoot common problems.   DOT PHYSICS | 7-MINUTE READ What Happens If a Space Elevator Breaks BY RHETT ALLAIN These structures are a sci-fi solution to the problem of getting objects into orbit without a rocket—but you don't want to be under one if the cable snaps.   LIGHTS OUT | 5-MINUTE READ Europe Is in the Middle of a Messy Nuclear Slowdown BY MATT REYNOLDS Germany has almost finished phasing out nuclear plants, and aging infrastructure is leading neighbors down the same path. But will green energy goals suffer?   ELECTRIC CARS | 5-MINUTE READ The US Refuses to Fall in Love With Electric Cars BY CHRIS STOKEL-WALKER As China and Europe lead the race to make electric vehicles mainstream, America lags behind. This is a problem. GET WIRED A helicopter on Mars. What to expect post-Covid. The next electrifying/terrifying leap in A.I. explained. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now.   BEAT STEP | 9-MINUTE READ Are Rhythm Games Ready for a Comeback? BY VINCENT ACOVINO Big publishers stepped away from the genre that spawned Guitar Hero and Rock Band. But a few small studios—and hungry fans—are keeping the dream alive.   SHEAR GENIUS | 4-MINUTE READ This Recyclable Boat Is Made From Wool BY CHRIS HASLAM By adding unwanted wool to the manufacturing chain, this forward-thinking New Zealand firm hopes to save farmers and the planet.   PLAINTEXT | 7-MINUTE READ Guts, Not Guidelines, Will Stop Tech Mergers BY STEVEN LEVY Plus: Microsoft's bid for Yahoo, Silicon Valley's approach to history, and Tonga's disastrous eruption.   RANTS AND RAVES | 6-MINUTE READ Grab a Snack—and Combat Food Waste—With This App BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU Too Good To Go's affordable Surprise Bags are filled with treats made from surplus food from local restaurants and grocery stores.     Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.