Monthly Archives: May 2021

What’s happening? The Texas Legislature passed SB 911 (2021 | TX) about alcohol to go, and low and behold, there are rules for food delivery too. Why is this important? The limits on delivery services preempt any local regulations. It also has requirements for restaurant removal from delivery services, signage, fees, and a clear way […]

What’s happening? Austin Energy team created an EV Buyer’s Guide. A new app simplified vehicle charging to improve the customer experience. Why is this important? Partnerships brought the program to life. Austin partnered with the City of Austin’s Sustainability Office, Bloomberg Philanthropies American Cities Climate Challenge, local auto dealerships and technology partners.  How will this be important? Build […]

What’s happening? A Chicago Alderman is proposing capping ride share surge pricing at 150% of the normal fare during times of “peak demand.” Why is this important? Surge pricing is getting more attention. How will this be important? Cities and states are going to figure out how to regulate the price surging just like the […]

What’s happening? Washington State Governor Inslee, who when a Presidential candidate promoted banning gas vehicles, vetoed a measure that would prohibit the sale of gas powered vehicles beginning in 2030. Why is this important? The veto came because of the the provision requiring a statewide legislative framework for a pay as your drive program to […]

What’s happening? EV manufacturer Fisker is a hard no on bitcoin because of the environmental concerns around bitcoin. Why is this important? Tesla has been clear on its intent to support and participate in bitcoin transactions. How will this be important? Aligning bitcoin, with perceived unsustainable energy use, with EV manufacturers will be one to […]

What’s happening? Ohio has announced two sets of electric buses. The buses have to “Run 140 miles on a single charge in all weather conditions.” Why is this important? The Center for Transportation and the Environment says less than 2% of the nation’s transit vehicles, buses, are electric. How will this be important? Charging will […]

What’s happening? The gas tax isn’t keeping up, an influx of Californians who according to the soothsayers all drive EVs, every single one of them, and thus- EV fees. Let’s be real, the gas tax isn’t keeping up and EV sales are increasing. Californians are only added to make stories scarier or sexier. Why is […]

What’s happening? A US Senate proposal calls for a 25 cent per mile fee on trucking to fund transportation. Trucks would have a tracking device that logs miles and reports data back to the IRS. Why is this important? States are considering pay as you drive options to fund transportation as the gas tax doesn’t […]

What’s happening? Oklahoma Governor signed a bill allowing ground based delivery drones. SB 706 (2021 | OK) Why is this important? delivery drones are coming to streets, sidewalks and crosswalks near you How will this be important? there are going to be accidents and liability issues that emerge. follow the legislation to and re-write it […]

What’s happening? States are trying to figure out who is liable as the driver in autonomous vehicles. Is it the owner? the manufacturer? The software developer? Why is this important? Regulating Autonomous Vehicles isn’t just about traffic accidents but also insurance policies. How will this be important? The self-driving automobile industry is a “global market […]