For rural transit agencies, a rocky road to zero emissions
- Date: 10/10/2024
Difficult terrain. Harsh winters. Pervasive wildfires. Limited vehicles and funds. These are just some of the challenges rural transit agencies…
Difficult terrain. Harsh winters. Pervasive wildfires. Limited vehicles and funds. These are just some of the challenges rural transit agencies…
When Janice Probst read a report released in March by the federal Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service confirming that…
With support from a $5 billion EPA program, school districts across the country are starting to switch from polluting diesel…
Governor Phil Scott, Vermont’s congressional delegation, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT), top officials from the Federal Highway Administration and…
A quarter-mile stretch of state highway in West Lafayette, Indiana, could help shape the future of electric vehicles in the…
According to a report by John Greenfield in Streetsblog Chicago, the Divvy bike share system is installing new docks at its stations…
In partnership with Circuit Transit, residents and visitors of Avalon can now enjoy convenient rides to and from any destination…
Across the country, municipalities and transit agencies are beginning to embrace electrification in local transportation. They’re showing that the future…
The technology company said it will add information on electric vehicle chargers in coming months. AI technology is expected to…
Daily commuting ranks among life’s tediums but one day Central Florida drivers will get a charge out of motoring on…
California’s capital city has grown by more than 10% in the past decade. As its population has expanded, a series of area agencies began meeting monthly to understand their shared goals.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has a toolkit on rural EV infrastructure that is meant to be a one-stop resource…
A short stretch of a highway under construction in West Lafayette, Indiana, is designed to test technology that can charge…
Inductive wireless charging avoids the power requirements of depot charging and can be more efficient and cost-effective, said an executive for a…
As we stand at the crossroads of a pivotal shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources, it becomes imperative…
The Standing Rock Nation received funding for an intertribal electric vehicle charging network. The first EV charging station is at…
The City Council on Feb. 26 approved a contract with Circuit Transit, Inc. for a pilot transportation program. The contract…
InductEV, a pioneer in wireless EV charging, today announced that Sound Transit will deploy its wireless charging technology for Seattle’s new Stride…
Tesla makes more electric vehicles and operates more charging stations than anyone in the United States. Now it is starting…
The $1.5 billion funding will be used to modernise bus fleets and deploy clean transit buses across the country, aiming…
Now that there are millions of electric vehicles (EVs) on U.S. roads, close attention is being paid to public charging reliability and…
Companies and researchers worldwide are investing in the development of new types of batteries. For instance, Toyota aims to release…
The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) in California is expanding its nonprofit electric carsharing services to provide more residents…
BC Hydro is announcing Canada’s first vehicle-to-grid pilot project for medium and heavy-duty vehicles that will enable electricity to be pushed…
Detroit is now home to America’s first stretch of road that wirelessly charges electric vehicles. Located on 14th Street in Corktown near Michigan…
In metropolitan areas around the globe, public transportation is going greener. Many cities are working towards eliminating greenhouse gas emissions…
Israeli startup Electreon has introduced the world’s first commercial wireless charging terminal for buses, marking a significant leap in electric vehicle infrastructure.
As part of its EVs2Scale2030 initiative, EPRI – with support from truck and car manufacturers, fleet operators, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the DOE…
Detroit is now home to the country’s first stretch of road that can wirelessly charge an electric vehicle (EV), whether it’s parked…
Evie, the Twin Cities car-sharing program featuring all-electric vehicles, hit a major milestone last month when the service recorded its…
NJ Transit plans to start replacing older gasoline-fueled vans with modern, battery-powered electric ones to shuttle senior citizens and people…
Milwaukee County’s top transportation officials recently said there are no battery electric bus (BEB) manufacturers the county can do business…
The University of North Alabama (UNA) is piloting a new transportation program for its students. They’re getting off the bus…
After years of high asthma rates and chronically toxic air, Antelope Valley, CA electrified their entire bus fleet, the first in North America to do so.
GOTrenton!, the new micro-transit system in Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, is being introduced for the first time. Developed…
With $7.5 billion in funding for electric vehicle chargers, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) and Charging and Fueling Infrastructure…
As momentum for electrifying transportation builds, hydrogen fuel is expected to play a significant role in facilitating the adoption of…
Electric vehicle carshares are gaining traction in low-income and rural communities across the United States as they aim to make…
Glasgow is doubling its pay-as-you-go car share club as part of a renewed deal with service provider Co Wheels, making…
On Aug. 11, a consortium of 10 smaller transit providers, led by the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA),…
Last week, Proterra Inc. a large manufacturer of electric mass transit buses, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protections. Proterra likely…
The onshoring of battery manufacturing for EVs started as a trickle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s a tsunami. In 2019, just two…
Clark County Public Transit Benefit Area (C-TRAN) has tasked CarMedialab, an INIT company, to deliver efficiency-boosting software solutions for its…
A longstanding “Indigenous Uber” service in Fresno Country, California has made the transition to electric vehicles, giving the area’s farmworkers…
General Motors, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Stellantis are forming a joint venture that aims to install at…
Ten Ohio communities will be getting money from the federal government to put toward greener public transportation – including six in rural…
The U.S. Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Joint Office of Energy and…
Saint Anthony Hospital, one of Chicago’s longest running hospitals, is using a City of Chicago grant to buy four new…
A new transportation service for Third Ward residents that aims to enhance their mobility and accessibility to essential services in…
An innovative E.V. ride-sharing program is bringing low-cost clean transportation to an agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. Others are…
Transportation is the largest source of heat-trapping emissions in the United States and one of the largest globally, so there’s an…
While electric vehicles are becoming much more commonplace, transit agencies have had mixed experiences with electric buses. Many are still…
Officials announced the opening last week of registration for the first courses to be held at the International Association of Public…
Sweden’s most recent paradigm-shifting Sweden is turning a key highway into a permanent charging station as innovation advances its electrified…
It’s been a busy month in the world of mobility and technology: several big transit agencies announcing big plans on…
Public transportation in Cookeville is going electric. Tennessee Tech engineers teamed up with the Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency on…
Vermont’s policymakers have known for years that as more people opt to buy electric vehicles, the money the state brings…
It’s been a busy first quarter of 2023, and a lot’s been happening in the world of transit technology news.…
Battery-boosted three-wheelers are increasingly popular with older riders. But safety fears and the lack of bike-friendly infrastructure could hold them back. E-bikes…
The shape of things to come in public transportation looks like a big loaf of bread on little wheels, if…
Duke Energy has announced it will build a first-of-its-kind performance center that will model and accelerate the development, testing and…
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its latest actions to advance the President’s vision of building 500,000 EV chargers by 2030…
Taxing drivers for the miles they drive and imposing fuel taxes on electricity sold at commercial chargers are just some…
Iowa got a head start four years ago when it passed a tax on kilowatt hours sold. Here’s what they’ve…
The project has a budget of almost $60 million over the course of four years and in 2025, 45 driverless…
California is set to join a number of other cities and states in the US by offering rebates and tax credits for…
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) and partner organizations are providing innovative public transportation access to residents in areas not…
There are currently more than 160,000 EV chargers in the United States. Here’s how many the auto industry data analysts…
2022 is nearly out the door, leaving some clear trends in the realm of mobility technology. Demand for all types…
Optiwatt is an app that electric vehicle drivers use to manage charging. It automates charge times to reduce costs and…
Think of it as Zipcar for electric vehicles (EVs) in underserved neighborhoods: In some Charlotte affordable housing complexes next year…
If the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “electric vehicle” is some wealthy guy driving…
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), in partnership with Pedal Movement,…
Safety-focused AV Startup Argo AI and FedEx robot delivery program shut down, tele-operated cars may come to Las Vegas, electric…
Low-cost solar and batteries plus backup power come together in one Maryland county’s all-electric transportation hub.
MaaS Global has a cash crunch, the need for AV driving tests, rescuing the grid with EVs, and the debut…
The City of Richmond Transportation Department and Charge Up Contra Costa launched an electric vehicle (EV) car share program operated…
The Biden-Harris Administration has approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto…
Veo, which touts itself as the first profitable shared micromobility company, has just unveiled its latest light electric vehicle known…
States want more flexibility from the feds, arguing it is not a good plan to require high-capacity electric vehicle charging…
A new Proterra-powered electric transit bus is set to hit the roads in 2023. Proterra announced a new partnership with Eldorado National…
One of the most common reasons car buyers give for not choosing an EV is the vehicles’ long charging times.…
Against treating AV development as a “race”, intercity electric buses, equity in digital ticketing, and the hope of an end…
Proposed changes to NTD reporting, electric cars hit a “tipping point”, the equity of cashless fare systems, and understanding the…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are an economical and environmentally friendly way to get from Point A to Point B, but the…
When we think of the term “electric vehicles,” we generally conjure up mental images of Teslas or other headline-grabbing electric…
It’s been a busy month in the world of mobility technology news: Elon Musk using AVs as “drama”, “Autono-MaaS”, Amazon…
Alternatives to fuel-driven vehicles may soon be on the road as Washington County and five counties in Southern Utah explore…
Israeli company Electreon has announced that it’s planning to build the first US road with wireless-charging capabilities for electric vehicles. The pilot…
Hard times and “fake” financials for Uber and Lyft, a new universal mobility pilot in L.A., AV buses will still…
Increasingly, headlines across the internet read, “(Insert automotive company) sells out of EVs for 2022 in the United States.” Automotive…
More equitable bus lanes through technology, electric bus production delays, ‘liar, liar, battery supplier’, where on earth is all that…
A new program will bring electric car sharing, an e-bike library, on-demand shuttles, and other services to South Los Angeles…
High-voltage, direct current (HVDC) transmission lines buried in the highway are a cost-effective option for electric and communications infrastructure, according…
More than five years ago, Volkswagen showed off its vision for its next generation of vehicles — a cheerful two-tone…
Passenger hyperloop is dead, glorified golf carts for all, and transit agencies buy automated buses. Just a few of the…
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released a guide to help rural communities take advantage of federal funding to build…
The first mile of wireless electric vehicle charging public road in the United States will be built in Motor City.…
Hello to 2022, and goodbye to two self-driving shuttle makers. Also GM edges closer to making AVs, there aren’t nearly…
The number of battery-electric transit buses (BEBs) currently on order or operating in the U.S. grew 112% from 2018 to…
Wired recently published an 1,800-word article devoted to solving the “critical” dilemma of how to keep electric vehicle fleets charged in…
EARTH, an innovative rideshare service exclusively powered by electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the company has achieved a 39% increase…
Have more mobility news that we should be reading and sharing? Let us know! Reach out to Sage Kashner (kashner@ctaa.org).
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