Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

What does the Electric Interstate Highway Standards Association say are reasons to support EV charing roadways? By 2023 the cost of EVs will be on par with standard motor vehicles EV operational costs are lower than standard cars Fuel tax revenue will have to be addressed by policymakers How far in the future are fully […]

Where: Colorado The bipartisan legislation, SB 167 (2020 | CO) , would: Allow any manufacturer to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers Applies to automakers that already have franchised dealers What are autodealers saying? solutions in search of a problem What are supporters saying? levels the playing field ensures a level playing field for future […]

AVs will reduce revenue from vehicle-related taxes and fees on sales, licensing, registration, and fuel AVs will reduce revenue from car rentals, auto repairs, vehicle financing, parking, ride-sharing and gas stations The impact to Texas: Vehicle revenues drop by 1/3 Over a 15-year period revenue drops from 18.4%of total state revenue in 2025 to 12.7% […]

The State: Connecticut What is the background? Tesla operated a service center for 6 years in CT CT Department of Motor Vehicles denied a permit for Tesla to lease CT Department of Motor Vehicles reversed its decision and is permitting leasing Why the 180 by CT Motor Vehicles? the dealer license law does not prevent […]

2020 numbers for the Los Angeles to San Francisco High Speed Rail: $80.3 billion Total Cost in 2020 $3 billion going to “bookend” projects in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay $64 Billion cost estimate in 2016 2031 estimated completion of Silicon Valley to Central Valley portion 2033 estimated completion of Los Angeles to […]

Where: Los Angeles What are the specifications for the EV fire truck? EV use for 2 hours 2 batteries with a 100-kilowatt capacity Back up diesel engine The cost:  Same as an aerial ladder fire truck for the $1.2 million on the Rosenbauer Concept Fire Truck, or CFT LA Times via Governing | L.A. Invests […]

Where: Arizona What: HB 2817 (2020 | AZ) Are there other limits on local fees on ride share in Arizona? Yes, a constitutional prohibition that AZ Attorney General says presents Phoenix from imposing a airport surcharge on ride share AP via NPR | Lawmaker Wants New Uber And Lyft Fees Banned At Sky Harbor

What 3 elements moved Texas away from being a P3 tolling trailblazer? motorist opposition voter opposition lack of legislative support Where did P3 investments move? to social infrastructure like buildings and university projects Transport Topics | Texas No Longer a Trailblazer for P3 Tolling

The study: Next 10 | Clean Transportation: An Economic Assessment of More Inclusive Vehicle Electrification in California The state: California The economic benefits by 2030 to California for EV adoption: $142 Billion increase its Gross State Product  $300 Billion + increase real income  394,000 new jobs Governing | Will EV Adoption Become California’s Next Economic […]

What entity approved self driving delivery vehicles? National Transportation Safety Board What company received the first approval for a self-driving vehicle exemption? Nuro Inc., a robotics company based in Mountain View, Calif. How many autonomous delivery trucks were approved? 5000 What do I need to know about the autonomous vehicles? will operate on city streets […]