Monthly Archives: March 2021

What is happening? Florida is raising fees on EVs if it passes Senate Bill 140 (2021 | FL) The annual fee on an average EV would be $135. Why is this important? As EVs and hybrids rise, and gas prices stay low, state gas tax revenues will be in decline. Fees on vehicles that don’t […]

What’s happening? In a search for revenue, some cities are adopting congestion pricing that puts a toll on entering downtown areas. Why is this important? It’s bicoastal. NYC is considering up to $25 for trucks. San Francisco is considering a toll that could go as high as $14. LA and Oregon Department of Transportation are […]

What’s happening? A startup in South Carolina is innovating in ride share by making rides safer and more inclusive. HOPIN includes an SOS safety feature, allows women to select women drivers & accepts prepaid cards which expands the customer base to the unbanked. Why is this important? The gig economy isn’t static, ever expanding and […]

What’s happening? Let’s deep dive. California’s 2 decade of giving EV owners access to the car pool lane. Paris and San Jose give electric vehicle owners free parking at thousands of metered spaces Wuhan, Oslo and other cities give electric vehicles free passage on highways, bridges and tunnels Why is this important? Some say EV […]

What’s happening? Minnesota is looking at a proposal to charge an electric vehicle fuel tax on KW charging. SF 1602 (2021 | MN) Why is this important? States are looking to replace declining gas tax revenues. Taxing charging at “electric fuel dealers,” under the bill would add a tax of 5.1 cents per kwh How […]

What’s happening? The Colorado Parks Department has partnered with Rivian to install chargers in all 42 state parks. Why is this important? State agencies are ripe for partnerships for EV chargers- especially at well placed state agencies or agency lands where people spend a lot of time- like state parks. How will this be important? […]

What’s happening? GM is partnering with MIT alums for a battery to made from lithium metals and not lithium ions. Why is this important? New battery technology is expected to cut costs by 60%. How will this be important? When drafting regulations and legislation consider innovation. Lithium Ion would be a limitation, whereas EV battery […]

What is happening? Pennsylvania Legislature looks to stop 9 new P3 bridge tolls and require legislative approval before a P3 can add a toll to a project. Why is this important? Opponents say it stifles P3s, & politicizes a process set up to foster innovation. PA’s DOT is opposed. How will this be important? It […]

What’s happening? Uber and Lyft are partnering to create a database of abusive drivers. That would allow the companies to share information about drivers that have had sexual assault complaints, and other complaints related to customer safety. Why is this important? Companies taking action to root out the bad actors before legislative action is taken […]

What’s happening? Pennsylvania is open for legalized autonomous delivery robots. Why is this important? The opposition is an interesting mix. Democrats and unions call it a job killer. Pedestrian and accessibility advocates are concerned about sidewalk safety. How will this be important? last mile delivery methods are going to get more sustainable, and adaptable. Virginia, […]