Monthly Archives: May 2022

What is happening? Tech experts are raising awareness of hacking vulnerabilities at EV chargers. Why is this important? A hack of an EV Charger can give the hacker access to vehicle data, your connected phone’s data, the EV Charging Unit, and the electric grid. How will this be important? A consideration for policy makers is […]

What’s happening? Lyft is returning to offering shared rides after stopping shared rides at the pandemic outset. Why is this important? Shared rides will return to  San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Las Vegas and Atlanta. How will this be important? Expansion will continue through the US through the year Tech Crunch | The Station: Lyft […]

What is happening? Since COVID, complaints to transit departments are rising, and bus drivers are noting increased violence and behavioral health issues. As a result a Seattle bus driver talked to her local legislators and suggested behavioral health specialists ride buses and intervene because they will be able to solve issues without the added stress […]

What is happening? Autonomous vehicles have cameras that can record surroundings and police want that footage to solve crimes. Why is this important? Some companies like Waymo and Cruise will turn over video data when a warrant is presented. Cruise adds a layer and says that it “may share information if public safety is at […]

What is happening? Connecticut is considering allowing direct sales by electric-vehicle manufacturers, and similar startups. Why is this important? The bill has bipartisan support but car dealerships and unions representing auto maintenance workers peeled off Democrat support from the bill. How will this be important? Autodealers- a natural opponent to this bill, but auto repair being […]

What is happening? In lieu of repairing street lights on a first come first serve basis, San Diego is using an algorithm to repair lights that impact neighborhoods, schools, parks, impact the greatest number of people, and the proximity to other broken street lights. Why is this important? The goal is to improve efficient workflow […]

What is happening? The US Energy Secretary announced $3.1 Billion in funding for to U.S. companies that make and recycle lithium-ion batteries. Why is this important? Part of  $1 trillion infrastructure funding is direct4d to boosting lithium production How will this be important? The goals are to (1)  increase domestic supplies now dominated by China […]

What is happening? The “Uber for boats” has arrived in Austin, TX. Meet Lake Hop, a boat sharing service. Why is this important? Lake Hop says it is safer than rentals since inexperienced people will not be driving the boats. Instead, boat owners will serve as hosts. How will this be important? Lake Hop says […]