Monthly Archives: February 2022

What is happening? In 2019 Oregon passed HB 2834 (2019 | OR) and now Oregon legislators are considering HB 4130 (2022 | OR) that would fund the bridges. Why is this important? HB 4130 will invest $7 million in strategic projects that reduce wildlife collisions across the state.  How will this be important? More people […]

What is happening? The Liberty Canyon Wildlife Corridor over the 101 in Agoura Hills is receiving a $1 million donation from Boeing. Why is this important? The wildlife bridge will protect mountain lions and other animals How will this be important? The National Wildlife Federation says ” [Los Angeles] is about to become a world leader in […]

What is happening? On February 17, 2022 SB 1251 (2022 | CA) was filed, to create the EV Equity Ombudsman in California. Why is this important? The Ombudsman will coordinate activities among state agencies to advance light-, medium-, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles and zero-emission infrastructure deployment and to ensure related equity, workforce development, economic development, […]

What is happening? A paper published in the journal, Computers & Security, identified vulnerabilities in some of the EV charging station industry’s biggest manufacturers Why is this important? 3 points of access of nefarious hackers: firmware, mobile applications and web applications. How will this be important? Rapid growth in the industry has led to companies […]

What’s happening? L.A. is considering ordinances that would give taxis competitive edge with ride share. Why is this important? The ordinances would give approved ride-hailing applications access to traffic and other city data to make dispatching riders more efficient. Further, taxis will no longer have to be yellow, but simply must bear a taxi decal. […]

What’s happening? Policy experts are trying to discern which mode of transportation is the most environmentally friendly and isn’t walking or riding a bike. Think of it as a bus v. train brawl. Why is this important? When major fossil fuel companies being setting climate goals of zero carbon and Florida sets clean air standards […]

What’s happening? Paris has upgraded aerial cable cars to allow commuting to the center city. Why is this important? It’s electric, its environmental friendly, it doesn’t require property acquisition. And the commute takes half the time as a bus How will this be important? To address privacy concerns, the cable car windows will fog when […]

What’s happening? Boston is noticing that a lot of public chargers are located in wealthier areas. That Creates Charging deserts in neighborhoods where the houses have no driveways or garages. Only 57% of Bostonians live close to a charging station. Why is this important? Cities and rural areas want more control over where EV chargers […]

What’s happening? After piloting autonomous freight trucking between Phoenix and Tucson, TuSimple of San Diego will begin delivering freight in AZ by partnering with Union Pacific. Why is this important? Autonomous trucking is one thing they say, but it is the partnership with Union Pacific that shows autonomous trucking can add value to freight delivery […]

What’s happening? Kansas is trying to find an alternative to the gas tax to fun road repair and maintenance. During this process it is considering a pay as you drive fee. Why is this important? Currently EVs in KS pay an annual $100 registration fee. Moving to a pay as you drive model follows moves […]