Monthly Archives: February 2020

Which state has disclosed autonomous vehicle data? California Where can I find the data? California DMV Big Picture for the 2019 data: 40% increase in miles driven 2.87 million miles driven 60 companies have testing permits (looking for clients?) Companies testing on public roads fell to 58% Tech Crunch | California’s Self Driving Car Reports […]

Consumer groups are pushing for data from autonomous vehicles be stored to the vehicle’s black box, and not sent separately to the manufacturer. Why the push for auto pilot data on a car’s black box? So that causes of accidents can be more readily be known. What other regulatory push for more autopilot information? Require […]

Where: Colorado The auto manufacturers: Tesla and Rivian Their coalition: Alliance for Automotive Innovation The legislation: SB20-167 (2020 | CO) Electric Motor Vehicle Manufacturer And Dealer Concerning increasing consumer access to electric motor vehicles by allowing manufacturers to sell their own electric motor vehicles directly to consumers. What did Senate floor amendments focus on? Securing […]

What does the Electric Interstate Highway Standards Association say are reasons to support EV charing roadways? By 2023 the cost of EVs will be on par with standard motor vehicles EV operational costs are lower than standard cars Fuel tax revenue will have to be addressed by policymakers How far in the future are fully […]

Where: Colorado The bipartisan legislation, SB 167 (2020 | CO) , would: Allow any manufacturer to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers Applies to automakers that already have franchised dealers What are autodealers saying? solutions in search of a problem What are supporters saying? levels the playing field ensures a level playing field for future […]

AVs will reduce revenue from vehicle-related taxes and fees on sales, licensing, registration, and fuel AVs will reduce revenue from car rentals, auto repairs, vehicle financing, parking, ride-sharing and gas stations The impact to Texas: Vehicle revenues drop by 1/3 Over a 15-year period revenue drops from 18.4%of total state revenue in 2025 to 12.7% […]

The State: Connecticut What is the background? Tesla operated a service center for 6 years in CT CT Department of Motor Vehicles denied a permit for Tesla to lease CT Department of Motor Vehicles reversed its decision and is permitting leasing Why the 180 by CT Motor Vehicles? the dealer license law does not prevent […]

2020 numbers for the Los Angeles to San Francisco High Speed Rail: $80.3 billion Total Cost in 2020 $3 billion going to “bookend” projects in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay $64 Billion cost estimate in 2016 2031 estimated completion of Silicon Valley to Central Valley portion 2033 estimated completion of Los Angeles to […]

Where: Los Angeles What are the specifications for the EV fire truck? EV use for 2 hours 2 batteries with a 100-kilowatt capacity Back up diesel engine The cost:  Same as an aerial ladder fire truck for the $1.2 million on the Rosenbauer Concept Fire Truck, or CFT LA Times via Governing | L.A. Invests […]

Where: Arizona What: HB 2817 (2020 | AZ) Are there other limits on local fees on ride share in Arizona? Yes, a constitutional prohibition that AZ Attorney General says presents Phoenix from imposing a airport surcharge on ride share AP via NPR | Lawmaker Wants New Uber And Lyft Fees Banned At Sky Harbor