- transportation is 50% of the state’s greenhosue gas emissions
- policy trifecta: climate change, grow jobs & improve the economy and quality of life
- The Governor’s EV Fleet Program is the most aggressive in the nation
Category Archives: legislative trend
Lege TREND. Bills that Support EV Battery Manufacturing.
Legislation: American Mineral Security Act S.1317 (116th Congress)
How does this help EV battery production?
- Boosts permitting for mining metals required in EV batteries
- Requires a resource assessment of U.S. metal resources
- Stabilizes the US mining infrastructure and streamline the processing regulations
The News Wheel | Senate Introduces New Bill Which Could Accelerate GM’s EV Battery Production
BUSINESS TREND. Car Ownership Subscription Service.
Transportation industry forecasters say Uber and Lyft will re-write the book for subscription transportation services and shared ownership
Why is shared ownership becoming a thing?
- car ownership under the age of 25 is declining
- people realize they can recover the cost of ownership when they aren’t using their car
Reuters | Uber and Lyft to turn the wheels on car ownership: industry experts
Poll results. How should EV owners pay for roads?
42% support per mile fees
29% registration fees
18% charges from charging/utilities fees
11% tire fee
Green Car reports | How Should EV Owners pay for Road maintenance?
New TREND. Laws ad Regulations Concerning Ride Share Driver Car Recalls.
Why are we worried about ride share driver car recalls? Consumer Reports says 1 of 6 Uber and Lyft drivers in New York City & Seattle areas are driving vehicles with outstanding recalls
Does this hold true for taxis too? yes, 1 in 4 taxis
is there a non-legislative or regualtory solutions? Yes, Uber deactivates drivers with outstanding recall that’s serious enough to prompt a “do not drive” warning
AP via SF Gate | Report: Many Uber, Lyft drivers fail to respond to recalls
How States are making EVs pay for Roads?
- 9 States in 2018 considered a new EV fee
- ME
- NH
- VT
- MA
- MN
- KY
- OK
- FL
- UT
- 6 States have defeated EV fees
- TX
- MT
- AR
- KS
- IL
- NV
- 17 States Passed an EV Fee
Green Car Reports | How Should EV owners pay for road maintence?
Regulatory TREND. Employment Status of TNC Drivers. Ride Share Drivers.
Remember how we talked about California regulators first entering the discussion of whether drivers are contract workers or employees? The issue is growing like a chia pet’s hair
This week the National Labor Relations Board issued a memo that the drivers are indpendent contractors.
This follows the April 29th letter from the Department of Labor.
Competitive Enterprise Institute | Regulators Find Uber Drivers to Be Independent Contractors
Lege Trend. $1000 EV Fee
Illinois is considering a $1000 registration fee for EVs.
The bill: HB 3233 (2019 | IL)
OilPrice | Illinois Could Raise EV Registration Fee To $1,000, Hike Gas Tax
Green Car Reports | $1000 Illinois Fee?
3 States Where High Speed Rail Progresses. What you need to know:
California
- cost: Los Angeles to San Francisco: $77 Billion
- first service: 2028
- first open line: Merced to Bakersfield
Florida
- How did Florida project prove itself? In 2018, the private owners ran frequent service on a short route
- Project name: Virgin Trains
- Cost: $3.1 billion for the Miami-to-Orlando segment
- Expected service for Miami to Orlando: 2022
Texas
- Cost: $15 Billion
- First service Dallas to Houston: 2024
Governing | Despite Missteps, High-Speed Rail Lines in 3 States Point to…
4 Lessons from a State Backed High Speed Rail Project
4 lessons for future high speed rail projects from California’s state high speed rail project:
- Financing First. Work it out. Get it in Line. Finalize it. Then Start
- Politics. Win or Neutralize the political game.
- Let the technical experts be in charge of the project narrative
- Clearly Establish why the High Speed Rail is NECESSARY