Who reached an agreement? Michigan & Tesla Under the agreement, Tesla can directly deliver its vehicles to customers in the state What about car titles? Tesla cannot issue titles in Michigan Another state can issue title, and the Michigan resident can transfer title in Reuters | Michigan, Tesla reach agreement for direct car delivery: source Yahoo […]
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Anatomy of a legislative push to move transportation funding to locals.
Where: Colorado What: SB20-44 (20202 | CO) How does this bill reallocate transportation funding to locals? reallocation of the sales and use tax of vehicle 22% to counties 18% to cities Colorado Springs Independent | Transportation, education and justice on the legislative agenda
Business TREND. Tech + Pothole Repair = Local Government Efficiency
What tech company is helping local governments? Rock Solid, of Austin, Texas What does Rock Solid do? offers government and citizen engagement platforms How are the platforms used to improve government? report malfunctioning parking kiosks report full park trash cans submit service requests for potholes reply to city calls for volunteers Independent Record | Helena Residents […]
Lege TREND. Largest EV Rebate + Tax Exemption
Where: New Jersey What: An existing sales tax exemption for EV sales + a newly enacted $5000 rebate for EV purchase How is the rebate funded? the state’s existing Clean Energy Fund What other provisions are in the legislation? 10 year limit on the rebate 2025 deadline for 330,000 light-duty electric cars or trucks on […]
City + Private Sector = Tech Partnership to Improve Mobility
Where: Ann Arbor, Michigan What’s the partnership? Ann Arbor Connected Vehicle Test Environment What are the details? largest deployment of connected vehicle technology in North America 2,500+ connected vehicles “talking” to some 75 connected intersections 7 years old to deploy and test technologies Who is in the partnership collaborating to use tech data to improve […]
1st U.S. Pilotless Air Taxi
Where: North Carolina What is a pilotless air taxi? a two-seat drone made by the Chinese company EHang What North Carolina’s Transportation Secretary is saying: “We want to bring these kinds of opportunities to make sure that we’re economically competitive.” Where is the regulatory and legislative issue: Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t permit autonomous aircraft to carry […]
New Local & Business TREND. Adaptive Scooters. What do I need to know?
What is an adaptive scooter? Scooters targeting the population that meets 1 of 3 criteria: people who don’t need mobility assistance at home people who don’t qualify for home scooter purchase programs people who face limited mobility options in public Where are the adaptive scooter pilot programs? San Francisco Are there special considerations for adaptive […]
Anatomy of Omnibus EV bill. Credits. Chargers. Fleets.
The legislation: S 2252 (2020 | NJ) The EV tax credits: 10 year credit program 1 time tax credit $30 million funding for program EV incentive equal to $25 per mile of EPA-rated electric-only range, up to a maximum of $5,000 per eligible vehicle Other provisions: 5 year reassessment of state EV goals and standards […]
Business TREND. Acting Before Ride Share Safety Legislation.
Which company? Lyft What did Lyft do? Create a Safety Advisory Council Who will serve on Lyft’s Safety Advisory Council? representatives from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network representatives from “It’s On Us”, a public awareness campaign launched by former U.S. President Barack Obama in 2014 law enforcement groups led by Eman Barhoumeh, its […]
Business TREND. Manufacturer Can’t Sell Cars. Can it lease cars? Hello Loophole.
Where: Connecticut Which manufacturer is prohibited from selling in CT? Tesla How is Tesla able to lease cars in the state? The state Department of Motor Vehicles gave Tesla a license to lease vehicles What does the state’s Auto Deal Association think? Jim Fleming, president of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association, said he believes leasing […]