Top 5 Articles of 2025

Another year, another roundup. As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look at the stories that captured the most interest on ASME.org. Electrification trends, new HVAC requirements, the economics of carbon capture, workforce pressures, and an iconic engineering achievement all rose to the top for readers this year.

Here are the five articles that were read most in 2025.
 

10 Electric Cars with the Longest Range and Lowest Price in 2025

Published Jul 31, 2025 | By Sarah Alburakeh

When it comes to EVs, engineers and consumers alike want a clearer sense of performance, affordability, and real-world tradeoffs. This article breaks down the 2025 market, highlighting models that deliver the best combination of range, cost, and efficiency—key factors in engineering and manufacturing electric vehicles.

From luxury sedans to budget EVs, read more about 2025’s longest-range and most affordable electric cars.

Carbon Capture Costs Need Reassessment, Engineers Say

Published Apr 8, 2025 | By Nancy Kristof

Carbon capture continues to draw global investment, but engineers question whether current cost projections reflect operational reality. This article analysis explores why economic models may underestimate long-term expenses and what experts say is needed to make deployment viable at scale. Readers gravitated to the nuanced look at engineering, policy, and cost modeling.

Read MIT researchers’ findings that direct-air carbon capture costs may be underestimated, and the impacts.
 

New Year, New Refrigerants for HVAC Systems

Published Jan 2, 2025 | By Poornima Apte

Federal refrigerant restrictions that took effect in 2025 meant new requirements, equipment changes, and safety considerations facing HVAC engineers. This explainer article outlines what the rule changes mean, how manufacturers are adapting, and what professionals should expect during the transition.

Learn about the transition to A2L refrigerants and their lower global warming potential.
 

When It Comes to Engineers, Demand Exceeds Supply

Published Apr 16, 2025 | By Cathy Cecere

Engineering roles across industries are outpacing the available talent. This workforce analysis details the factors behind the shortage, the sectors most affected, and what organizations are doing to recruit, retain, and train engineers. Its strong readership suggests how deeply workforce pressures were felt in 2025.

Find out how demographic shifts are affecting the supply of engineering talent.
 

The Spruce Goose Is a Wooden Wonder

Published Apr 14, 2025 | By Michael Abrams

Historical engineering stories consistently perform well on ASME.org, and the Spruce Goose—still the largest wooden aircraft ever built—captured readers’ attention with its story of technical ingenuity. The article revisits Howard Hughes’s ambitious design, the innovations behind the aircraft, and the legacy that made it a reader favorite in 2025.

Explore the engineering behind the H-4 Hercules, whose single flight still stands as an aviation marvel.