Monthly Archives: April 2020

5 Ways COVID has impacted EV battery manufacturing: Production Delays Delayed Opening of a Tesla battery manufacturing facility in Berlin Automakers are forming partnerships with battery suppliers Automakers are making large investments in battery manufacturing Automakers are expanding in-house research Electrek | Pandemic threatens EV battery supply, giving power to South Korean battery-makers

Who: SkyCell  What does SkyCell  do? builds hardware and operates a logistics network designed to transport pharmaceuticals How does this transportation differ? utilizes “smart containers” powered by software to maintain constant conditions for drugs regulates strict temperatures & humidity levels controls levels of vibration greater monitoring of location TechCrunch | SkyCell raises $62M for smart […]

The State: New Jersey Which agencies came together to fund state electrification? Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Funding Source: VW Settlement Funds How will funding be allocated?  $37 million to projects that convert dilapidated diesel trucks, buses, port equipment, marine vessels, and trains to electric power The remaining monies to […]

Where: Los Angeles Who is getting free COVID testing in LA? Essential Workers How has LA defined essential/critical workers? First responders Critical government personnel Health care professionals Grocery workers Commercial, rideshare, and public transit drivers Last | LA Expands Free Coronavirus Testing To Taxi, Public Transit And Rideshare Drivers

What new regulatory requirements are coming up for ride share? Sanitizing What businesses are trending: sanitization methods for shared autos technologies are varied from UV light cleaning to utilizing the car’s HVAC system Just Auto | COVID-10 will force rethink of shared vehicle hygiene

Where: Wisconsin What transportation funding mechanism has been hit hardest? The gas tax with revenue estimated decline of $100 million Add COVID to this list of limitations on a gas tax for a reliable revenue source: fuel efficiency decreases gas tax revenues EVs use no gas and pay no gas tax Bridge Tower Media Newswire […]

Where: EU Who: Honda Europe How does Honda Europe propose to recycle EV batteries? partnership with waste management company Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux  assess the traceability of end-of-life batteries  analyze batteries for what are known as “second-life” uses will take in lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride batteries from Honda dealers and authorized treatment facilities Other companies […]

Who is using blockchain to support the EV supply chain? BMW & Tesla How does blockchain support the EV supply chain? BMW’s Partchain utilizes blockchain technology in its logistics operations In its front light supply, BMW achieves end-to-end transparency and traceability, from the mine to the factory Tesla blockchain pilot focuses on improved sea waybill information […]

Where: California Who: Contra Costa, Calif., Transportation Authority What: Moved nighttime construction to daytime as traffic decreased during COVID isolation What are the benefits to daytime construction: accelerates construction timelines contractors closer to the finish line so they can accept more work, especially stimulus funded transportation projects Governing | Special Districts Adjust to New Realities […]

Which state regulator: California  Insurance Commissioner The California Insurance Commissioner Order: Bulletin 2020-3 Why cut car insurance rates? projected loss exposures of many insurance policies have become overstated or misclassified. rates are calculated on miles driven, and miles are not being driven Are other insurance lines also having rates cut in the order? Yes: Private […]