Monthly Archives: March 2022

What is happening? The Biden Administration wants to boost major bus and rail projects in six states: NY, NJ, CA, TX, WA & TN. Why is this important? The funding is for projects far enough in the pipeline to be up and running with the extra federal funds. How will this be important? Included in […]

What is happening? Washington State’s budget includes: $3.5 million for new hybrid vessels and terminal electrification $14+ million for construction of new hybrid-electric vessels $8+ million for terminal electrification Why is this important? A January Executive Order by the Governor required that ferries move to net zero carbon emission. How will this be important? By […]

What is happening? Colorado is considering SB- 180 (2022 | CO) that would offer free transit rides during the summer to reduce emissions. Why is this important? Colorado energy office will control the programs and offer grants to the regional transportation district & transit associations to provide free transit services for at least 30 days […]

What is happening? An American Lung Association report,  Zeroing in on Healthy Air, theorizes all cars are EV by 2035, all trucks by 2040 and petrochemical plants continue. Why is this important? The American Lung Assoc. report found Houston, TX would have public health benefits by reducing asthma rates and sick days, and preventing premature […]

What is happening? A new statewide ride share bill in Washington State will include sick pay, guaranteed minimum ride fee to drivers and complaint appeals process. Why is this important? These requirements are being added onto mandatory background checks, workers compensation access, and licensing requirements. How will this be important? Drivers will not be considered […]

What is happening? The Florida Sentinel used a Vehicle Cost Calculator website operated by the U.S. Department of Energy to determine the cost per week of an EV, a hybrid and a gas vehicle. The least cost per week? The EV. Why is this important? The all-electric Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus rear-wheel drive […]

What is happening? Kirkland Washington has adopted a temporary ban on Amazon’s small autonomous delivery robots. The community just isn’t ready yet. Why is this important? Local leaders want answers to: safety, zoning around the device dispensers and how residents feel about the delivery robots How will this be important? State law in Washington limits […]

What is happening? New Jersey this week announced $1 Million in grants to install EV chargers at 24 designated tourist areas across the state. Why is this important? Range Anxiety. Rising gas prices due to Russia’s invasion into the Ukraine. How will this be important? The cooperation between New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities and […]

What is happening? ChargePoint, Volvo and Starbucks are partnering to install EV Chargers at Starbucks locations. It’ll be 15 charging stations, 60 plugs, across 5 states. Why is this important? The project will cover a 1,350-mile route that stretches from Seattle to Denver How will this be important? The program is like the Volkswagen partnership […]

What is happening? Universal Hydrogen is opening a manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, N.M., to power passenger aircraft with hydrogen capsules Why is this important? NM is part of a multi state Memorandum of Understanding to support the area being a hydrogen hub How will this be important? The company’s mission is to “decarbonize aviation.” Governing […]