Monthly Archives: August 2022

What is happening? The Commercial Space Transportation Safety Act of 2022 would put NTSB in charge of space transportation oversight for commercial space travel. Why is this important? Space travel litigation is that in federal court or your state’s court? Is your state home to a commercial space travel company? How will this be important? […]

What is happening? Sweden is considering super-speed ferries to move people around. These super fast ferries will be electric vehicles and will cut emissions by 70% Why is this important? Stockholm, the capital, is an archipelago, people who live around Stockholm rely on a system of bridges that get them into the city. How do […]

What is happening? Polestar will be supplying batteries for Candela’s flying electric boats. I’d like to joke about electric flying boats but both these companies are Swedish so I’m like that rainbow spinning wheel on the computer that means- reboot your system…. Why is this important? The flying boat angle is key here. Sure it’s […]

What is happening? New EV credits that were established in the $430 billion climate, health and tax measure (The Inflation Reduction Act) require that the vehicle be manufactured in the U.S. to receive credits. Why is this important? This is the first time EV credits will be tied to where the vehicle is manufactured and […]

What is happening? Scooters…are they causing more collisions? Are they reeking havoc on local traffic and pedestrians? Why is this important? Austin, Detroit and other cities are looking for the data to determine how to proceed. The issue in Austin is that collisions are self reported. Oops. How will this be important? The world revolves […]

What is happening? The 1st quarter of 2022 saw the highest number of traffic fatalities in 20 years, and it was an increase of 7% from 2021. The increase hit Mid Atlantic States most where they saw a 52% increase and New England which saw a 32% increase in fatalities. Why is this important? National […]

What is happening? NYC is considering limiting fleet speeds to posted speed limits because if it is one thing New Yorkers are known for it is their impeccably polite driving skills. Why is this important? The policy will exempt emergency vehicles and the mayor’s car. How will this be important? Surveys by the European Transport […]

What is happening? IKEA is partnering with ElectrifyAmerica by installing EV chargers at more than 25 of its stores, and total 200 individual chargers to shops in 18 states, including California, Florida, New York, Texas and Washington. Why is this important? The chargers at IKEA will be both 150kW and 350kW, and will serve both […]

What is happening? We’ve talked about flying taxi companies. Pilot tests in Florida for flying taxis. Now, let’s talk about United Airlines snapping up flying taxis. It’s happening, people…it is really happening. Why is this important? United Airlines paid a $10 million deposit for 100 electric flying taxis. They have an agreement with Archer Aviation […]

What is happening? County Commissioners in Lee County, FL have to cover the cost of unpaid, out of state tolls. It accounts for 10% of the tolls on the county’s 3 tolled bridges. Why is this important? The state has no enforcement mechanism to collect unpaid tolls from out of state drivers How will this […]