Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

What’s happening? CalTrains modernization program will add 19, 7 car electric trains with a mix of funding including 2008 bond proposition proceeds. The largest funding share will be federal. Why is this important? CalTrain says it will increase ridership and revenue will decreasing costs. How will this be important? Lather, rinse, repeat. Electric trains are […]

What’s happening? New Jersey is testing electric trains. Why is this important? Electric trains are seen as an offset for rebuilding infrastructure and as a viable replacement to diesel trains. How will this be important? Replacing infrastructure or building infrastructure for electric trains, could be a costly endeavor. If this pilot plays out as cost […]

What’s happening? The ACEEE, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, says 6 of 36 states consider social equity in its EV charger plans. Why is this important? California statutorily requires at least 35% of utilities’ funding for EV charging equipment go toward underserved communities & New York’s Public Service Commission ordered utilities to invest […]

What is happening? A new study from the University of California, Davis, published in the journal Nature Energy last week, says 18% of EV owners from 2015-2019 switched back to gas vehicles. Why is this important? It also held for hybrid owners with 20% switching back. How will this be important? The key factor for EV users […]

What is happening? Both Lyft and Uber have sold off their self driving car businesses. Why is this important? Cited factors for the sale included the challenge for autonomous vehicles in urban areas. How will this be important? Autonomous vehicles and urban areas remain challenging and autonomous delivery services are emerging. Its all first impression […]

What’s happening? There is a brewing movement to limit the number of parking spaces or “vehicle storage.” We’ve seen it in Austin where hotels are permitted without any parking. Why is this important? The pandemic changed how sidewalks, roadways, parking lots are utilized. The advocates that want to remove parking space limitations believe that parking […]

What is happening? California is moving a jay walking repeal in the Freedom to Walk Act Why is this important? Has the support of statewide bike association which called jaywalking laws, “regressive and oppressive laws in the dustbin of history” How will this be important? Repealing Jaywalking is gaining ground. Streets Blog Cal | Bill […]

What is happening? EV Connect philosophy focuses on sustainability and it partners with local businesses and schools in the  Southern California Edison Charge Ready pilot program Why is this important? The company talks about support for like-minded local businesses that are building a sustainable future How will this be important?EV Connect platform works seamlessly with […]

What is happening? GoFor says  EVs reduce emissions, drivers to make more money, and lower total cost of ownership is less as is there less frequent maintenance and lower fuel costs. Why is this important? EV isn’t limiting itself to personal vehicles, it is delivery robots, local How will this be important? It is happening. […]

What is happening? A bipartisan coalition in DC, the Problem Solvers Caucus, have endorsed a gas tax increase to fund infrastructure Why is this important? “The time is now for Congress and the administration to reach across the aisle, unite and boost investments in our surface transportation network that will move our transportation systems into […]