Monthly Archives: January 2022

What’s happening? Brightline West , which is developing high speed rail between Los Angeles and Las Vegas is anticipating breaking ground next year. Why is this important? Brightline is operating an existing high speed rail in Florida, connecting Miami and Orlando, and utilizes existing tracks. California and Nevada both authorized the entity to sell private activity […]

What is happening? By 2030, Bentley anticipates a fully EV line. Why is this important? By 2025, the first EV Bentley will be manufactured. Production of 3 gas models will cease in 2026. How will this be important? Bentley announced its goal to be completely carbon neutral and to “become the world’s benchmark luxury car […]

What is happening? Ford has a new EV program for Northern California’s wine region that will offer electric pickup trucks, cargo vans and software services in a bid to boost EV and technology adoption among farmers and other commercial customers. Why is this important? For Ford the program is important because it includes Ford Pro […]

What’s happening? The constitutional amendment to establish that gig workers are not employees saw the state’s largest political contribution ever with a $14.4 M contribution by Lyft. Why is this important? The ballot fight in California was that state’s most expensive. That initiative was declared unconstitutional by California lower courts. How will this be important? […]

What is happening? Swedish-Kenyan Startup OPIBUS is beginning service for its EV mass transit bus. Why is this important? By 2023 their mass transit will operate throughout Africa. How will this be important? OPIBUS is pivoting to the building of EVs and supportive infrastructure TechCrunch | First EV mass transit bus by Swedish-Kenyan startup Opibus […]

What’s happening? Shell is rolling out converted some UK gas stations that now offer EV charging. Why is this important? Chargers at the station can charge most EVs from 0% to 80% state of charge in 10 minutes How will this be important? Shell has announced it will be net zero carbon by 2050. It […]

What is happening? PA is considering toll payment options from Venmo, PayPal and others as an instant form of payment. Why is this important? The new instant forms of toll payment would not replace other payment options but would be in addition to the other payment options. How will this be important? The automatic payment […]

What’s happening? Michigan has a EV partnership with IL, IN and WI. Why is this important? Part of the partnership includes installing EV chargers around Lake Michigan to reduce range anxiety, and as we talked about to support the tourism on the Lake Michigan circuit. Bonjour! ecotourism. How will this be important? Michigan is all […]

What is happening? Norway is being touted as the leader in EV policies. Let’s note that Norway is also oil rich with its North Sea oil. In 2021, 8% of the cars sold in Norway ran only on oil. In 2015 20% of the cars sold in Norway were EV. Why is this important? Incentives […]

What is happening? Oregon and Washington State have joined forces to promote EV adoption. Why is this important? The states are promoting EV adoption by adopting two pieces of legislation: Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program How will this be important? By targeting large and medium size trucks the emission reductions […]