Monthly Archives: October 2021

What’s happening? California has a statewide program to encourage TNCs to move to EVs. The California Air Resources Board crafted the the nation’s first vehicle electrification plan for transportation network companies and finalized it with the miles standard program that  2% of all TNC trips must be in electric vehicles by 2023 and that ramps up to […]

What’s happening? Uber and Wallbox are partnering to make it easier for Uber drivers to have access to a callbox charger for their EVs. Why is this important? The pilot projects currently limited to the Bay Area and will offer Uber drivers a discounted package for a Wallbox charger, installation and financing options. If successful […]

What’s happening? Chic 1960s luxury train service is returning in Europe as a sign that luxury rail will be a viable option in lieu of short range flights. Why is this important? Alternatives to short range flights is a competitive service. Think of the business bus services moving between Austin Dallas and Houston. How will […]

What’s happening? Prague is a tourist city and yet it has found a way to prove its transit fares help its citizens by charging more for single use tickets that are often used by tourists. How is this important? The scale of Prague’s transit fares are roughly: Free for under 15 and over 65 Reduced […]

What’s happening? Nashville is adopting new regulations for large party vehicles. Party Vehicles are back?! Supporters include Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and community coalition Safe Fun Nashville. Why is this important? Nashville regulations will cover: permitting route approval driver eligibility and training vehicles’ adherence to operation standards liability insurance standards. restrict […]

What’s happening? New South Wales Parliament in Australia just passed new EV reforms the are being told as the most generous for EV drivers. Why is this important? The new EV incentives include: $3,000 rebate for new electric cars priced below $68,7500 EVs below $78,000 get a stamp duty exemption incentives like the right to […]

What’s happening? Los Angeles Mayor’s office created a non-profit, Urban Movement Labs, to work with citizens & air taxi service companies to avoid the regulatory issues that ride share and scooters had. Regulations would include infrastructure like vertiports, noise issues, and zoning laws. Why is this important? Getting stakeholders involved before regulations can streamline the […]

What’s happening? Ohio is warning that it has a shortage of plow driving that threatens to leave roads full of snow. Why is this important? On an average winter Ohio employee 3300 plow truck operators that work 12 hour shifts. The state currently needs more than 500 more drivers. How will this be important? Whether […]

What’s happening? Ev sales increased 41% during the pandemic as car sales overall dropped 16% Why is this important? The future of EV sales includes: Germany extending incentives for EVs through 2025 + doubling consumer incentives  116 million electric vehicles will be on the road by 2030 by Bloomberg estimates 145 million EVs in use […]

What’s happening? Norwegian chemical company Yara International has developed the world’s first zero-emission, autonomous cargo ship.The Ship’s name is Yara Birkeland. Why is this important?m Its more cost effective with zero carbon emissions. The ship has no crews. It has crew on the ground in 3 locations monitoring the ship’s movement. How will this be […]