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What is happening? Ford Motor Company is committing Billions to 2 EV manufacturing facilities. One located in Kentucky and the other in Tennessee. Why is this important? Let’s look at the numbers: 11,000 jobs in total 5,000 in Kentucky 5,800 in Tennessee KY will house a $5.8 billion battery manufacturing complex KY’s economic development deal: […]

What’s happening? New Jersey is unveiling a solar powered bus stop with LED lighting, USB charging outlets and motion censors for safety and conservation. Why is this important? Riders returning to mass transit are said to be expecting more tech. How will this be important? A solar powered bus stop price tag is $11,900 and […]

What’s happening? Michigan’s Governor is proposing a series of EV chargers to be installed along Lake Michigan near tourist destinations. The Governor refers to the program as Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit. Why is this important? The Governor says “we’re going to serve as the best new road trip for electric vehicle owners in America” […]

What is happening? Oregon Governor signed SB 794 (2021 | OR) that would charge out of state RVs 25% more at state parks. Why is this important? Policymakers say it evens out the RV playing field as Oregonians pay extra to register their RV with Oregon’s DMV. How will this be important? Whether other states […]

What’s happening? Local governments looking to switch their fleets to EVs are also looking for incentives and grants. Here’s what is available: Federal Highway Administration’s Low or No Emission Vehicle Program  EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program Alaska “Fleet applicants and rental companies located at Ted Stevens International Airport are eligible for $1,500 per charger […]

What’s happening? Michigan and Indiana are both vying to be the first state with a mile long roadway that charges EVs. Why is this important? Michigan will move forward with its Inductive Vehicle Charging Pilot. Indiana will use magnetizable concrete to enable wireless charging of EVs. How will this be important? EV charging roadways are […]

What’s happening? A proposal for a high speed rail from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is gaining calls for wildlife bridges to protect the mountain sheep along the rail line. Why is this important? How this high speed rail project considered the wildlife bridge may be telling for other rail lines and may be a […]

What’s happening? Houston is expanding its EV fleet with a transition anticipated in 2030. The city anticipates recouping about $55 million of that cost in fuel savings and avoided maintenance costs Why is this important? The current fleet is 15 EVs. This year it is adding 100 EV light duty trucks and transit vans. How […]

What’s happening? Elizabeth Warren has sided with gig workers to be classified as employees as the fight about gig worker classification plays out in Massachusetts. Why is this important? Like in California, industry has proposed a ballot proposition to ensure that gig workers are not employees. How will this be important? Let’s watch what all […]

What’s happening? A new study by Reason, SHOULD GOVERNMENTS LEASE THEIR AIRPORTS?, says 31 airports could free up $131 billion for infrastructure improvements in local governments. It works by a local government leasing or selling its airport, a revenue-producing asset. Congress’ 2018, The new Airport Investment Partnership Program, allows cities to enter into public private […]