- transportation is 50% of the state’s greenhosue gas emissions
- policy trifecta: climate change, grow jobs & improve the economy and quality of life
- The Governor’s EV Fleet Program is the most aggressive in the nation
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Local TREND. Parking Zone Ordinances for Ride Share.
Where: Downey, CA
The Ordinance:
- designated parking zone for all ride share
- operate from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Thursday through Sunday
- Uber and Lyft drivers could park in the zone for up to 5 minutes for passangers
The Downey Patriot | City considers Uber, Lyft parking zone downtown
Business TREND. Real Estate & Ride Share Join Forces
House flippers are paying ride share drivers to take pictures of property that is ripe for flipping.
What fees are being paid to ride share drivers?
- $1,500 per referral
- A certain % of the net profit on a successful flip
Wall Street Journal | Uber Drivers Seek Extra Cash Working for House Flippers
The Real Deal | Drive-by flipping: Companies hiring Uber drivers to spot homes ripe for sale
KCBS | The Unexpected Role Of Uber Drivers In The Real-Estate Industry
Lege TREND. Bills that Support EV Battery Manufacturing.
Legislation: American Mineral Security Act S.1317 (116th Congress)
How does this help EV battery production?
- Boosts permitting for mining metals required in EV batteries
- Requires a resource assessment of U.S. metal resources
- Stabilizes the US mining infrastructure and streamline the processing regulations
The News Wheel | Senate Introduces New Bill Which Could Accelerate GM’s EV Battery Production
TRENDING. Capping EV Charging.
Tesla is moving to cap charging at 80% at its charging stations.
Why the 80% cap?
- reduce queues and wait times by 34%
Will it be all EV chargrs owned by Tesla? No, it will be at busy supercharger locations
How long will the cap last? 24 hours
Are there exceptions? Yes, for cars traveling long distances
Digital Trends | Tesla to cap charging at busy Supercharging stations at 80%
BUSINESS TREND. Car Ownership Subscription Service.
Transportation industry forecasters say Uber and Lyft will re-write the book for subscription transportation services and shared ownership
Why is shared ownership becoming a thing?
- car ownership under the age of 25 is declining
- people realize they can recover the cost of ownership when they aren’t using their car
Reuters | Uber and Lyft to turn the wheels on car ownership: industry experts
Poll results. How should EV owners pay for roads?
42% support per mile fees
29% registration fees
18% charges from charging/utilities fees
11% tire fee
Green Car reports | How Should EV Owners pay for Road maintenance?
New TREND. Laws ad Regulations Concerning Ride Share Driver Car Recalls.
Why are we worried about ride share driver car recalls? Consumer Reports says 1 of 6 Uber and Lyft drivers in New York City & Seattle areas are driving vehicles with outstanding recalls
Does this hold true for taxis too? yes, 1 in 4 taxis
is there a non-legislative or regualtory solutions? Yes, Uber deactivates drivers with outstanding recall that’s serious enough to prompt a “do not drive” warning
AP via SF Gate | Report: Many Uber, Lyft drivers fail to respond to recalls
Updated Ridership Data. High Speed Rail in the Lone Star State.
Updated rider numbers for Texa Central Rail:
- 6 million passengers annually by 2029
- 13 million annually by 2050
Progressive Railroading | Texas Central updates ridership study for proposed bullet train
Legal TREND. Roads. The loophole in Texas Eminent Domain Laws
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that local transportation projects are exempt from the 2005 Kelo fix to Texas eminent domain laws.
What part of the law did the Court find the exception in?
“[t]his section does not affect the authority of an entity authorized by law to take private property through the use of eminent domain for: (1) transportation projects, including, but not limited to, railroads, airports, or public roads or highways…”
So… what are legal types saying? potentially all…