Data & Eggs
Volume 233
In this week’s edition: the long road to electric cars in the U.S., an Olympic medal tracker, and a bubble tea breakdown.
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The long road to electric cars in the U.S.
At the moment, less than 1% of the 250 million cars in the United States are electric. But that number needs to increase dramatically for the U.S. to meet its goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050. This piece from Reuters explains why adoption for electric vehicles has been slow, and what can be done to jumpstart it.
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Beijing Olympics Medals Tracker: Who’s Winning the Most Gold
The Winter Olympics kicked off last week, with Russia holding the early lead. Bloomberg’s live tracker will keep you updated throughout the competition with some snazzy interactive visualizations so you can keep tabs on how your country is faring.
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What Scares the World’s Most Daring Olympians
Every four years we tune in to watch the world’s Olympians challenge the limits of gravity and navigate slippery conditions for a chance at gold. But do they ever get scared? The New York Times sat down with three dozen athletes who opened up about their complex relationship with fear.
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Bubble Tea: A Breakdown
Bubble Tea, or as it’s commonly known, Boba, is a Taiwanese drink most notable for its tapioca pearls as well as it’s limitless options. How many boba drinks are there exactly? Check out this interactive tool that allows you to pick your personal flavor preferences and create your tasty treat.