Why should we be expecting autonomous boat legislation? Because we’re not talking about it and an autonomous Mayflower is launching to commemorate the Mayflower’s 400th anniversary since it departed PLymouth Who partnered to build this autonomous Mayflower? The nonprofit marine research organization ProMare and IBM AP | 400 years later, a new Mayflower will sail […]
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Car Manufacturer + Ride Share Company = EV discounts
Who: GM and Uber What: GM is offering Uber drivers special pricing on new 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV purchases and GM EV charging accessories. GM Authority | Uber Drivers Offered Special Pricing For GM EV Models
How COVID Impacted High Speed Rail in California
What direct impact did COVID have on high speed rail in California, beyond the cost overruns and land acquisitions that have clung to the project? California’s Cap and Trade Auctions fund part of the high speed rail project and those auctions have garnered less revenue Legislators are calling on the rail authority’s reassessment Los Angeles […]
EV Subscription Service. New Kid on the Block.
Who: Motor Drive Where does Motor Drive operate? Indianapolis How does the a monthly subscription service work? Subscriptions range from$649 per month to $1,399, including insurance and routine maintenance. The service also requires a membership, which costs $400 upfront. If you buy an EV through the service, the $400 counts toward the purchase. What about […]
COVID Recovery Legislation: Fast Track Projects. Bypass Environmental Reviews.
Where: California What? California Legislature passed a COVID Reform bill, SB 288 (2020 | CA) that allows ENVIRONMENTAL reviews to be skipped. Adieu preconceived notions. What is the goal of SB 288? To promote projects that could cut down driving & reduce carbon emissions What did the bill’s author say? “SB 288 will help get […]
COVID: How a Rural Transit Authority Pivoted.
Where: California’s Monterey-Salinas Transit What experience did the regional transit authority have that helped their COVID pivot? The agency’s tabletop exercises concerning the best responses to natural disasters, civil disturbances or mass casualty events How did Monterey-Salinas Transit do to pivot because of COVID? Quickly required masks & distancing that limited occupancy with distance exceptions […]