Monthly Archives: March 2022

What is happening? Washington State Governor proposed $100 million in EV incentives, and the supplemental budget passed but he Legislature approved $25 million with no plan for who and how the incentives would be awarded. Why is this important? The Legislature wanted to focus on EV public infrastructure and charging not vehicle incentives. Plus, the […]

What is happening? Connecticut Governor is proposing suspending 25 cents of the state’s gas tax to curb high fuel prices. Why is this important? The Governor says the suspension of the gas tax is a way to provide immediate relief to the people. How will this be important? His relief plan also includes suspending the […]

What is happening? Connecticut is considering Raised Bill Number 5117 (2022 | CT) that would renters the right to install chargers. It would also prohibit Home Owner Associations from preventing EV charger installations. Why is this important? It is a method to expand the EV charger footprint in the state. How will this be important? […]

What is happening? National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration issued first of its kind final rule for autonomous vehicles this week. The rule will makes changes to terminology, exclude those vehicles that are only for delivery and do not transport humans, and reflects how the industry is progressing. Why is this important? There are many […]

What’s happening? States are procuring road sensors that can sense climate issues, when truck tires are unsafe and near blowout, detours, road closures, and alert EMS. Why is this important? We’ve chatted about roads that can charge EVs, these sensors are safety oriented. How will this be important? Other tire safety checks at weigh stations […]

What is happening? The Texas House is looking into how to support the trucking industry to strengthen the supply chain system. Why is this important? Here’s the laundry list of options that are to be examined: utilizing state property and right-of-way for natural gas fueling stations and truck parking the potential shortage of drivers and […]

What’s happening? We’ve talked about L.A. working on ordinances to give the taxi industry a boost by sharing data and loosening medallion restrictions. Welcome Austin, Texas to this mindset. From 2017 to 2021, taxi rides decreased 91% Why is this important? Austin is considering an operating authority licensing model in lieu of the old way, […]

What is happening? The Perryman Group is out for economic value of the US space industry. Why is this important? 350,000 direct jobs. $204.0 Billion in Gross Product. 1.7 million jobs supported. How will this be important? Texas is home to  6.75% of Space Economy jobs,  $11.7 billion in annual gross product, and over 102,000 […]

What is happening? Some say federal indecision has stalled V2X which would have created a radio wave system on every vehicle to transmit radio waves to other vehicles, traffic signals and road amenities. Why is this important? Feds encourages manufacturers to develop the technology for 20 years. They didn’t. And now radio bandwidth is being […]