Monthly Archives: February 2021

What’s happening? Virginia passed California’s emissions standards, creating more aggressive fuel-efficiency targets for vehicles sold in the state. Why is this important?  Virginia Auto Dealers Association supports this legislation that did not include California’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. How will this be important? New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Washington, Oregon, New Jersey, […]

What’s happening? Congress is considering Sami’s Law HR 1082 (117th Congress) that would require a digital access system to allow passengers to verify the ride-sharing car in advance. Why is this important? Several states have passed safety bills after a series of assaults and homicides. How will this be important? Safety is and always will […]

What’s happening? New Jersey is spending $100 Million to electrify garbage trucks, school buses and passenger buses. Funding sources include proceeds the state realized from a greenhouse gas initiative and the Volkswagen settlement. Why is this important? Funding for electrification goes beyond public transit and includes $36 million for the state’s industrial areas and ports […]

What’s happening? San Fernando, CA is installing Tesla superchargers in city parking lots to encourage visitors. Why is this important? The private-public partnership to bring charging to San Fernando has brought lawsuits from Environmental Justice Groups and a real estate developer calling the chargers potentially disruptive. How will this be important? Revitalization packages include an […]

What’s happening? Washington State is trying to figure out how to fund its transportation system by raising the gas tax  3 cents a gallon; imposing a 2 cent sales taxes on bicycles and bike parts; 20-cents-per-trip surcharge and ferry passengers would pay an extra 25 cents per crossing for transit riders; & Uber and Lyft […]

What’s the deal? First, North Carolina had the first pilotless flying taxi and now United is going to buy up to 200 flying taxis from an electric aircraft startup. Why is this important? The purchase is to lift United’s clean air footprint. How will this be important? Regulatory approval and any local and state approvals […]

What’s the deal? The Texas Attorney general is answering the burning question, the potential punishment for a violation of the maximum vehicle weight limit established by the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation under Transportation Code section 621.102. Why should I care? The Opinions quotes precedent that says if the Legislature was silent, […]

What’s the deal? American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is ranking state policies that promote electric transportation. They created 6 categories. Like Defcon, Defcon 1 is the highest exalted level, and 6 is oh, yeah, those guys, pay no mind, it’s no biggie. Why should we care? California and New York lead Tier 1. […]

What’s the deal? Washington State is considering legislation to prohibit the sale of gas vehicles after 2030. HB 124 (2021 | WA) & SB 5256 (2021 | WA) Why should we care? The State Attorney General Office noted that legislation would bring legal action challenging the state’s authority to prohibit the sale of gas cars […]

What’s the deal? Uber bought Drizly, the alcohol delivery service, for $1.1. Billion. Some say it is ” a gamechanger that could “turbocharge” the growth of online-enabled alcohol delivery. ” Alcohol delivery grew by 80% in 2020. Why should we care? There’s a host of issues involved here. (1) the roll back of regulations on businesses […]