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3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
5 States With The Fastest Drivers
The U.S. states with the fastest and slowest drivers may surprise you. U.S. States with the highest need for speed A new study has revealed an updated list of U.S. states with the fastest and slowest drivers for long trips and urban travel. Wyoming took the crown as the U.S. state with the fastest drivers at an average speed of 71.8 mph during extended trips, according to MoneySuperMarket's analysis. The maximum speed in Wyoming is 80 mph, and its long, open roads combined with a lower-density population can result in faster driving. 0:01 / 0:09 Tesla sales in Europe drop yet again Watch More New Mexico and Idaho drivers weren't far behind Wyoming at average speeds of 71 and 70 mph, respectively. Georgia took fourth place at 69.9 mph, while Florida rounded out the top five states at 69.4 mph. Some may have pictured California making its way into this study's top five spots, considering it has the most drivers of any U.S. state, but its average speed was toward the middle at 58.4 mph. States with the highest average urban driving speeds were Alaska at 30.3 mph, Alabama at 30.1 mph, and Nebraska at 29.7 mph. Arkansas and Missouri followed at 28 mph and 27.8 mph. Welcome to Wyoming state line sign — Source: Getty Easy does it if you're in the following states On the opposite end of the spectrum, New Hampshire clocked the lowest average pace of 49.9 mph, while Vermont and Maryland followed at 52.8 mph and 54.7 mph. Rhode Island logged the fourth-lowest average speed of 56.4 mph, with Alaska just behind at 56.5 mph. Regarding low urban driving speeds, Massachusetts ranked number one at 19.6 mph, Maryland ranked second at 20.6 mph, and Michigan ranked third at 20.9 mph. Colorado and Ohio locals drove the fourth and fifth-slowest in urban areas, with average speeds of 21.2 mph and 21.4 mph. Based on the average driving paces of the three most populated cities in each country, the U.S. took first place at 68.1 mph over long distances. Canada registered second place at 67.1 mph, with Oman in third at 65.1 mph. Germany is known for its autobahn highway system, most of which doesn't have a speed limit, but the country was reported as the 16th-fastest at 58.3 mph. Malta and Mauritania were the two slowest-driving countries, with average speeds of just over 14 mph. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming — Source: Getty Final thoughts Wyoming is suited for faster-paced driving with geographical elements like extended, undeveloped stretches on Interstate 25 and Interstate 80, as well as an 80 mph top speed limit. Texas is the only state with a faster speed limit of 85 mph. While some U.S. drivers may avoid speeding to save money on gas, Wyoming has some of the highest elevations of any state, with its thin air benefiting fuel economy. Additionally, Wyoming street racers don't face strict penalties, with fines starting at $10 and capping at $100. Regarding some of the slower-driving states, speed cameras may be a factor. Maryland, which has some of the slowest drivers in the country, both in urban areas and on long trips, has a plethora of speed cameras, especially in places like Montgomery County in the Washington D.C. metro area. Washington D.C. has the highest density of speed cameras in the U.S. About the Author Cody Carlson View Profile
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31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Where Will Archer Aviation Be in 3 Years?
Archer Aviation is a leader in the emerging flying taxi industry, developing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). The company has completed its manufacturing facility in Georgia and is working on deploying early fleets of its aircraft in the UAE. Archer aims to expand its operations to major U.S. cities, leveraging existing helicopter infrastructure to facilitate quick travel to airports. 10 stocks we like better than Archer Aviation › Flying taxis are poised to revolutionize urban travel, and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is at the forefront. Archer develops cutting-edge electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), or flying taxis, and plans to launch its service in the United Arab Emirates as early as this year. Archer is working toward certification in the U.S. and ramping up its manufacturing capabilities. It's also forming partnerships with cities and airlines to ensure that its flying taxi service takes flight. The technology is still in its early stages, and the next few years are crucial for its success. Here's what the next three years could have in store for Archer Aviation. Archer Aviation is making good headway with its air taxi business. Last year, the company finished construction on its 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia, where it plans to build 10 of its Midnight aircraft this year. With the help of Abu Dhabi Aviation, Archer plans to launch its air taxi service later this year in the United Arab Emirates. It also plans to deploy small fleets of its Midnight aircraft to early adopters, like the UAE, over the next 18 to 24 months. Archer has secured design approval for its first hybrid heliport in the UAE. The General Civil Aviation Agency has approved the design to help transform the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for helicopters and eVTOL aircraft. Once complete, this will be the first hybrid heliport available for early commercial and air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi. Archer hopes that operations in the UAE are just the beginning. The company has its sights set on the U.S. market over the next few years. For example, the company wants to begin operations in New York City and released its vision for the air taxi service in April. In a partnership with United Airlines, Archer plans to enable passengers to travel from Manhattan to nearby airports in just five to 15 minutes using its Midnight aircraft. "With its existing helicopter infrastructure, regulatory support and strong demand, New York could be one of the first markets for air taxis in the United States," Archer CEO Adam Goldstein said. The company also aims to establish an air mobility network in Los Angeles with a similar goal: connecting customers to airports, thereby significantly reducing travel time. Archer's network would include vertiports at key locations such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Orange County, Santa Monica, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach, and Van Nuys. Its goal is to begin operations in New York and Los Angeles, potentially as early as next year. Additionally, it has been selected as the official air taxi of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. However, before commercial operations in the United States begin, the company must get its Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. In February, the FAA awarded Archer its Part 141 certificate, formally recognizing it as a regulated institution for pilot training. This is the third of four certificates the company has been waiting for from the FAA to launch operations. It is awaiting type certification for its Midnight aircraft, which will be the final certification before it can begin commercial operations in the U.S. It expects to get this certification sometime this year. While it's still early on to make solid projections, analysts covering Archer Aviation project revenue and earnings per share to look like this over the next few years: Metric 2025 2026 2027 2028 Revenue (in millions) $17 $144 $437 $1,100 Earnings per share ($0.93) ($0.89) ($0.84) ($0.43) In March, J.P. Morgan analyst Bill Peterson warned investors that commercialization is proving to take longer and be less lucrative than imagined. Peterson said he believed that 2025 was likely off the table, as the rollout in the UAE is proving to be different from what was expected. However, Archer Aviation management told investors during its May earnings call that it remains on track to launch in the UAE later this year with plans to deliver a piloted Midnight aircraft to the region this summer. That said, if its launch is pushed back in the UAE or other key areas, it would impact the timing of its revenue. For this reason, investors should closely monitor Archer's cash burn rate, particularly since it is still not generating any meaningful revenue. The good news is that Archer increased its cash balances by $196 million in the first quarter and has over $1 billion in liquidity. Archer Aviation is a rising company in an emerging industry that is still in its early stages of development. There remains debate around how much the urban air mobility market may be worth. Not only that, but investors also face risks related to the timing of certifications, production, and the rollout of commercial operations. The company is well capitalized today, so its cash runway isn't an immediate concern. However, a delayed timeline could extend its cash burn, which could weigh on the stock if it needs to continue raising capital. Investing in Archer Aviation may not be suitable for all investors. It's pre-revenue, and its growth story is still in the early innings. If you buy the stock, treat your investment in Archer as a speculative growth play and only risk a portion of your portfolio that you are comfortable with on this high-risk and potentially high-reward stock. Before you buy stock in Archer Aviation, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Archer Aviation wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $651,049!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $828,224!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 979% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 171% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Courtney Carlsen has positions in JPMorgan Chase. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends JPMorgan Chase. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Where Will Archer Aviation Be in 3 Years? was originally published by The Motley Fool
