Infrastructure
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A new cyber grant program and new cybersecurity regulations for water and wastewater systems, announced Tuesday, aim to support water system resilience and protect public health in the state of New York. -
The devices, which are finding their way onto local roads, could come to state highways too, with passage of a new law. The first step would be a plan for that expansion, from the state Department of Transportation.
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If signed by the governor, the bill would require utilities to use so-called grid-enhancing tech to make transmission lines more efficient and boost their capacity, and offer real-time data.
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Pilot projects using bidirectional charging equipment are turning electric vehicles into battery storage units, feeding energy back onto the grid when needed. Fleet vehicles are seen as prime opportunity for the tech.
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California has made its historic decision to ban the sale of new cars that run on gas after 2035. But putting millions of green-energy vehicles on the road poses challenges some experts say could complicate the decision.
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The California Air Resources Board voted unanimously to phase out the sale of new fossil fuel-burning cars in the largest state in the nation, setting the stage for a wider adoption of electric vehicles.
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The Washington Legislature approved measures to phase out sales of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2030, and the new law sets aside $25 million worth of incentives for people who purchase EVs.
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Volkswagen Chattanooga expects to gear up assembly of its ID.4 electric SUV to 7,000 monthly by the end of the year and to manufacture a total of more than 90,000 in 2023, an official said Tuesday.
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After a Florida-based micromobility startup that powered the city's bike-sharing program abruptly folded in July, the city developed a rescue plan. Now the bikes are set to resume cruising the city's streets and trails.
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The National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum opened this week in Springfield, Ohio, with leaders of original equipment manufacturers and government gathering to explore the future of the industry.
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On Thursday, Uber launched its new group transportation feature, Uber Charter, in the New York and New Jersey metro areas, allowing customers to book various vans and buses directly through the app.
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Interstate 66 in northern Virginia will be operated through a public-private partnership, deploying the latest in technology to enable dynamic tolling lanes and real-time traffic management for a range of mobility users.
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Reports show that sales and searches for electric vehicles are also climbing. But sticker shock, EV limitations and questions about everything from rebates to charging have kept most drivers returning to gas stations.
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that was recently signed into law includes incentives to help consumers buy electric vehicles — as long as they meet strict criteria — but that’s not necessarily the ultimate goal.
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A federal grant program will enable the Napa Valley Transportation Authority to put more zero-emission buses on the road, adding to a fleet of electric buses slated to enter service next month.
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On Tuesday, Lyft and Motional, an autonomous vehicle company, announced the launch of a new all-electric, autonomous vehicle on the Lyft network in Las Vegas. For the time being, rides will be accompanied by two safety drivers.
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New York City’s bus service will partner with Hayden AI on a project to use camera technology armed with artificial intelligence to help keep cars out of bus-only lanes.
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One of the primary goals for the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is to fight carbon emissions by, among other things, giving Americans incentives to buy zero-emission vehicles.
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While momentum has gathered behind plans to charge drivers entering certain areas of Manhattan, a similar plan in San Francisco is being put on hold until pre-pandemic traffic levels return, officials say.
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Some 150 transit agencies to receive new federal infrastructure funding to purchase zero-emission or low-emission buses, nearly doubling the number of electrified buses on American city streets.
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A lack of easily accessible charging stations means that EV drivers in some instances must plan trips to accommodate — both in their schedules and where they go — lengthy stops to add juice to their batteries.
