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In coastal communities across the U.S., technology and data play a significant role in helping both officials and members of the public better understand and mitigate risks related to rising sea levels.

From worries about pulling up to a dysfunctional charger, to wading through a sea of complicated incentive programs, the transition to electric vehicles in the U.S. is not without obstacles.

The Superior Fire Department got a chance to work with an all-electric Rosenbauer RTX fire engine as the city weighs the replacement of the existing diesel engine slated for 2026.

Michigan, in partnership with the National Park Service, has announced the National Park Michigan Mobility Challenge, which will offer companies a chance to test mobility charging and solutions at the popular parks.

Eight companies that make deliveries to and from the neighborhood will be participating in the Boston Delivers pilot program, which centers on delivering packages via electric cargo bikes instead of cars or trucks.

Assembly Ventures, a venture capital group founded by Detroit and Berlin investors, said Wednesday it has closed fundraising its inaugural $76 million to invest in mobility sector innovations.

It didn’t take long for San Francisco residents to encounter traffic problems with Cruise robotaxis following last week’s California Public Utilities Commission vote to expand the driverless taxi services.

Fifty-four projects in 35 counties were selected to expand access to, and the reliability of, electric vehicle charging across the state. The selections are part of the first round of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding.

The Special Operations Unit will consist of three-person teams working across three eight-hour shifts that will be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to department officials.

The Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification has awarded $506,000 to six companies focused on boating electrification or charging infrastructure as part of its Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge.

The nation's first all-electric tugboat will soon move ships around the Port of San Diego. The 82-foot vessel, called the eWolf, will be powered by a 6.2 megawatt-hour main propulsion battery and two electric motors.

The Mobility Innovation District in southwest Washington, D.C., is exploring new transportation options, where the car can become an afterthought.

The police department will be installing Flock Safety Raven gunshot audio detectors in conjunction with additional Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras. The plan is raising privacy concerns.

San Francisco-based Cruise has begun testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta. A driver will be behind the wheel in the initial phase as its cars roll through parts of downtown, Midtown and Buckhead.

The lackluster reliability of public charging locations is prompting new partnerships among automakers, even as the technology continues to evolve to enhance the user experience.

Georgia officials say they are now exploring the possibility of deploying hydrogen fueling stations across the state that would power commercial vehicles, tractor-trailers and other large trucks.

Fare capping may be one of the latest innovations being deployed by public transit for its ability to make it easier, cheaper and more equitable for regular riders to use the vital systems.

A recent survey of Golden State residents found that around 70 percent have no backup power in the event of a blackout. What’s more, one out of every three people surveyed expected their power to fail repeatedly in the near future.