Regulatory TREND. EV policies to encourage EV use.

Arizona regulators have finalized new EV charger policies that include:

encourages investor-owned utilities to develop new rates
ecourages investor-owned utilities to develop pilot programs supporting EV growth
ensures recovery of “prudent costs” spent to develop charging stations
requires development of optional rate design tariffs to encourage off-peak charging
develop outreach and education programs focused on EVs, infrastructure and electrification of the transportation sector

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State Funds for Utility Crafted State EV Rebate Programs.

California has allocated more state funds for 2019 EV rebates that will be distributed by utilities.

Here’s how EV rebates work in California:

customers will out an application
backed with state funds distributed to utilities
- SCE’s rebate has gone from $450 to $1,000
- PG&E has upped theirs from $500 to $800
- SDG&E’s program allows each owner to apply for the credit each year,
each utility has slightly different qualifications for who can apply

Electrek | California utilities are…

EV Stakeholder 10 Recommendations for Cities.

An EV stakeholder group that includes:

CleanTechnica
GreenWay
EVBox
Fortum
Norwegian EV Association
12 others

10 recommendations for cities from the stakeholder group:

outreach, be a champion for EV charging
vision, have a plan that is adaptable
highy visible charging stations
aesthetics, make EV charging locations places people want to stop and charge
EV chargers need to be easy to use and well maintained for reliability
EV chargers shouldbe connected and smart
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New Study Boosts EVs as part of Comprehensive Energy Plans.

Massachusetts’ newly released, The 213-page Comprehensive Energy Plan, recommends EVs as part of its “clean, affordable, and resilient” in-state energy.

Mass Live | New Massachusetts energy plan zeroes in on vehicles and buildings for emissions reductions

Massachusetts Comprehensive Energy Plan

EV Policy. EVS v. Hybrids. 3 reasons to ban hybrids from EV policies.

Why should hybrids be banned from EV stations?

Hybrids use a lower 3.7kW rate
Hybrids will take longer to charge as a result
Hybrids block EVs from using chargers because of the slower charge rate

Auto Express | Ban plug-in hybrids from EV charging bays, say experts

Economic Reasons to Retain EV Tax Credits

EV tax credit helps the environment and the economy
EV tax credit caps shouldbe adjusted to account for consumer choice
EV tax credit ecourages EV purchases nationwide

Utility Dive | White House proposal to end EV tax credit comes under fire

Local TREND. 5 Nationwide Scooter Regulatory Issues. Local and State.

WHERE can people ride scooters? on the street or the sidewalk?
- The use of geolocation, or bluetooth beacons to require parking in designated areas or the scooter ride will not end.
SPEED. How fast should they be able to go?
- Require driver license scans to ensur eno kids are riding.
WHO. What companies can operate the services, and under what circumstances?
- safe, reliable partners with cities
SAFETY. Are scooters even safe?
- Helmets. Should they be mandated?
- California cities…