Electric Vehicles
Waymo’s Ojai robotaxis from China now able to pick up all riders
Steep tariffs and tight federal laws haven’t stopped Waymo from purchasing over 3,200 vehicles from Zeekr, a Chinese manufacturer.
Swapping your gas car for an EV is greener than keeping it, research shows
An EV repays the 'carbon debt' caused by building it after 4,400 miles.
Massachusetts program pays EV owners to put power back into the grid
A pilot program could pave the way for more vehicle-to-grid installations in the United States.
California launches $3,500 EV rebate
A new rebate program aims to maintain momentum for EV adoption as the federal government eliminates other incentives.
DC light poles will soon charge your electric car
The city awarded three grants to companies that will install more publicly available EV chargers.
Disneyland's Autopia finally goes electric (sort of)
Today, the 'futuristic' ride still spews out gas fumes. Disney says it is testing new electric prototypes.
96% of federal EV charging funds from 2021-2022 are unspent
New Buy America requirements and other stipulations are slowing the process for accessing federal funds.
Santa Monica starts work on $56M electric bus project
Big Blue Bus plans to fully electrify its fleet by 2032.
Madison’s Electric Buses Keep Running Through Brutal Freeze
A late January winter storm offered a key test for electric buses that often falter in cold temperatures.
USDOT Wants to Require 100% American-made Materials for EV Charging Stations
The proposal comes after a judge ruled against the agency’s attempt to rescind federal funds for electric car charging projects.
DC Installing Public, Curbside EV Chargers in All Wards
DDOT hopes the pilot program will make EV charging easier and more accessible for residents in denser neighborhoods and apartment dwellers.
Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Withhold EV Charger Funds
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release withheld funds and approvals for state EV charging plans.
California Beats EV Adoption Goal by Over 1 Million Vehicles
The state pledged to put 1.5 million EVs on its roads by 2025.
Philadelphia EV Club Brings Drivers Together to Share Resources, Community
The Philly EV Club takes part in advocacy efforts to bring more EV infrastructure to residents.
Florida Highway Will Include Wireless EV Charging Segment
The roadway uses magnetic coils to transfer power to EVs, potentially reducing the need for bulky batteries.
USDOT Cancels Over $100 Million in Sustainable Transportation Funds for Colorado
The administration is pulling funding for what it calls “woke” and “redundant” clean energy projects including EV charging infrastructure.
Uber Abandons Climate Commitments, Kills EV Incentive for Drivers
The company is dropping its pledge to fully electrify its fleet by 2030 and eliminating a monthly bonus for drivers who switch to EVs.
Detroit Tests the Nation’s First Public EV Charging Street
A quarter-mile segment of test roadway can charge EVs as they drive over it.
California’s Carpool Lane Exemption for EVs Dies This Week
The program that allows EV drivers to use carpool lanes alone has issued 1,211,530 stickers since it began in 2000.
Arlington, Texas Kills Plan to Launch Flying Taxis Before World Cup
The city won’t be able to secure FAA permits in time to launch commercial air taxi services in 2026.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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Eagle County Government
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
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The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
