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frominsideevs.com
12 hours ago

The Results Are In: 93% of Electric Truck Owners Say They're Not Going Back

93% of electric truck operators are satisfied or very satisfied, citing reliability, comfort, and low operating costs despite high purchase prices and charging-grid challenges.
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fromSustainable Bus
11 hours ago

CharterUP targets campus mobility and autonomous driving opportunities, says VP New Mobility Stephen Joos - Sustainable Bus

CharterUP provides asset-light group transportation using AI-enabled dispatch and tracking, serving universities and corporate campuses while partnering on autonomous shuttle mobility.
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fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Transform Talk: Affordable Housing Leaders Committed to Fight to Save Transit - Streetsblog San Francisco

Affordable housing depends on stable transit funding, and proposed transit cuts would disproportionately harm low-income residents who rely on public transportation.
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fromBusiness Matters
15 hours ago

Used electric car sales accelerate to record quarter as motorists seek shelter from forecourt pain

Used battery-electric car sales hit a record high in early 2026, driven by rising affordability and high fuel prices, while overall used-vehicle sales stayed flat.
#electric-buses
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fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

Inside VinFast's Hai Phong bus plant: European-spec EB8 and EB12 under development - Sustainable Bus

VinFast is scaling European-spec electric bus development while expanding Hai Phong bus manufacturing capacity with dedicated facilities, multi-line production, and cataphoresis treatment.
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fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

First Bus launches UK trial using electric bus depots to support the grid (with Optimo Energy) - Sustainable Bus

Electric bus depots will shift charging to grid balancing periods, absorbing excess renewable power and reducing peak demand while keeping buses available.
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
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VR Sverige orders 91 Scania-Higer battery-electric buses for Sodertalje rollout in 2027 - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago
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Vietnam, Transerco deploys total 119 electric buses across Hanoi as 56 new units enter service - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
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Solaris secures 101-units electric bus order from VR Sverige for operations in Stockholm - Sustainable Bus

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fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

Inside VinFast's Hai Phong bus plant: European-spec EB8 and EB12 under development - Sustainable Bus

VinFast is scaling European-spec electric bus development while expanding Hai Phong bus manufacturing capacity with dedicated facilities, multi-line production, and cataphoresis treatment.
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fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

First Bus launches UK trial using electric bus depots to support the grid (with Optimo Energy) - Sustainable Bus

Electric bus depots will shift charging to grid balancing periods, absorbing excess renewable power and reducing peak demand while keeping buses available.
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
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VR Sverige orders 91 Scania-Higer battery-electric buses for Sodertalje rollout in 2027 - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago
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Vietnam, Transerco deploys total 119 electric buses across Hanoi as 56 new units enter service - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
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Solaris secures 101-units electric bus order from VR Sverige for operations in Stockholm - Sustainable Bus

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

This $107K Trailer Hides 400W Solar in Its Fiberglass Shell - Yanko Design

Oliver currently has two trailer models in its lineup. The Legacy Elite, built on an 18.5-foot (5.6-m) single-axle trailer, and the dual-axle Legacy Elite II, which measures 23 feet (7 meters). To extend its portfolio for 2027, the company has revealed the new Apex X23. Built to put the pace of trips back into your hands, the X23 comes fully packed with a lounge, sleeping area, kitchen, and bathroom, well within the confines of a 23-foot, all-season fiberglass body.
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frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Hyundai's New Motor Is Smaller, Cheaper, And Ready To Go Into Any EV

Boasting a 160-kilowatt (215-horsepower) output, the all-in-one drive unit integrates the electric motor, inverter, and reduction gear into a single housing. The new unit is the second integrated powertrain developed in-house by Hyundai Mobis, after a high-performance 250-kW version, and will be followed by a more cost-conscious, 120 kW version tailored for compact cars within the first half of this year.
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fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Congress Gave States Enough Money to Fix Every Road in America; Some States Set It On Fire Instead - Streetsblog USA

States used large federal transportation funds to expand highways instead of repairing poor-condition roads, worsening waste and leaving infrastructure under-maintained.
#gas-prices
fromFortune
1 day ago
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Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax. The move could mean higher debt-and more potholes | Fortune

fromMoneywise
2 days ago
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Some commuters now pay $1,600 a month just to get to work - how the cost of gas is changing the math on where you live

fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago
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Map shows how the price of gas in your state compares with the rest of the US

Gas prices have surged nationally, with California exceeding $6 per gallon, driven by supply concerns and geopolitical factors.
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago
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Commentary: This Bike Month, Let's Pedal More to Cut Pain at the Pump - Streetsblog USA

Higher gas prices prompt a shift towards biking and walking as cost-effective alternatives.
fromFortune
1 day ago
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Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax. The move could mean higher debt-and more potholes | Fortune

fromMoneywise
2 days ago
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Some commuters now pay $1,600 a month just to get to work - how the cost of gas is changing the math on where you live

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Out of Touch': Good Morning America Covers Sean Duffy Defending His Road Trip Reality TV Series

The one time The Real World star is returning to reality TV in a five-part series called The Great American Road Trip following Duffy, his wife Fox News anchor Rachel Campos-Duffy and their children traveling to iconic American places. President Trump featured in the first moments of the newly released trailer. DUFFY: So the motto is, to love America is to see America.
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fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Why "Invisible Infrastructure" Is Becoming a Critical Business Risk in Electrification

Electrification success depends on hidden infrastructure systems, where weak links and small inconsistencies drive reliability, cost predictability, and resilience at scale.
#electric-vehicles
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Reeves's pay-per-mile EV tax 'could cost Treasury 4.8bn', industry coalition warns

The pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles may lead to a £4.8bn loss for the Treasury and harm small businesses in the clean transport sector.
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fromZDNET
4 days ago

Another airline tightens its portable battery rules - what to know before your next flight

Passengers may bring only two portable power banks, each up to 100 watt-hours, and must keep them visible or within reach while charging in-flight.
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

While You Stop For A 30-Minute Charge, Nio Just Swapped 1 Million EV Batteries In A Week

Nio’s customers managed to swap more than 1 million batteries in just a week. Its highest day of swaps during this last sprint was 170,585 batteries—and that wasn't even its all-time record. EVs might be getting uber-fast at charging, but there's still one refueling method in China that makes plugging in feel as archaic as feeding your horse some oats. We're talking about Nio's battery swapping tech. Pull in, wait about three minutes, and leave with a fully-charged pack.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

How car-loving American cities fell so far behind their global peers on public transit

Houston's train station symbolizes the US's inadequate public transport compared to global standards, requiring $4.6 trillion for improvement over 20 years.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

How car-loving American cities fell so far behind their global peers on public transit

Houston's train station symbolizes the US's inadequate public transport compared to global standards, requiring $4.6 trillion for improvement over 20 years.
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fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Green means go: DOT to install green wave signal timing along three Manhattan streets this month | amNewYork

Green wave signal timing will be installed on Manhattan avenues to help cyclists and vehicles travel through multiple green lights at 15 mph safely.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Driving less, canceling vacations, and tightening budgets: All the ways Americans are coping with soaring gas prices | Fortune

The conflict in the Middle East itself might be teetering on a tentative ceasefire, but higher gasoline prices are likely here to stay. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline on Friday was $4.54, according to AAA, up from around $3 before the war, and the most expensive gas has been since the Ukraine War's early days in mid-2022.
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fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

ZF to present retrofit SolarBoost solar panels for urban and coach fleets at Milan's Next Mobility Exhibition / Transpotec - Sustainable Bus

ZF SolarBoost retrofit solar panels for 24V buses and coaches recharge batteries, support electrical loads, and can reduce fuel use up to 3.5%.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Dallas built a stunning park on top of 14 lanes of freeway

The $300 million freeway capping project includes a playground, splash pad, band shell, large lawn, and linear walkway that resurrects an erased section of a historic street. Joining the widely celebrated freeway-capping Klyde Warren Park, which opened its first phase over a stretch of a recessed downtown freeway in 2012, Halperin Park is a community-centric model for addressing the divisions wrought by highway building.
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fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

MCV delivers 35 hydrogen-electric intercity buses to OBB Postbus in Villach, Austria - Sustainable Bus

35 hydrogen-electric C127 FC LE buses will enter regional service in Carinthia, Austria from June 2026 with dedicated hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

After all that uproar, the NJ Transit will reduce World Cup fares... but tickets will still run over $100

NJ Transit has announced a 30% reduction in its special event rail fares for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, which were originally priced at a staggering $150, will now cost $105. The initial price tag sparked immediate outrage from fans and advocacy groups. Which is no surprise given the standard round-trip fare for the 18-mile journey is typically $12.90.
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fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago
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Opinion: We Must Price and Manage The Curb Before Robo-Taxis and Other AVs Scale Up - Streetsblog USA

Autonomous vehicles operating in cities lack administrative visibility and accountability for curb use, parking, and traffic violations, creating an enforcement gap that will worsen as deployment scales and economics drive increased vehicle miles traveled.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
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AV Companies Might be in Trouble Now As Cops Start Ticketing Driverless Cars

Autonomous vehicles face accountability issues as new California regulations require them to comply with traffic laws and emergency personnel instructions.
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fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Opinion: We Must Price and Manage The Curb Before Robo-Taxis and Other AVs Scale Up - Streetsblog USA

Autonomous vehicles operating in cities lack administrative visibility and accountability for curb use, parking, and traffic violations, creating an enforcement gap that will worsen as deployment scales and economics drive increased vehicle miles traveled.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

AV Companies Might be in Trouble Now As Cops Start Ticketing Driverless Cars

Autonomous vehicles face accountability issues as new California regulations require them to comply with traffic laws and emergency personnel instructions.
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fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Should San Diego bring back bikeshare? - Streetsblog California

San Diego's DecoBike bikeshare program failed due to poor infrastructure planning, misaligned goals between tourism and commuting, neighborhood opposition, and uncooperative local government coordination.
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fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

It's Time For Congress to Connect America's Active Transportation Networks - Streetsblog USA

Federal legislators must prioritize active transportation networks in the upcoming transportation bill to meet unprecedented public demand.
#e-bikes
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
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Want an EV for under $5,000? How about this option? | CBC Climate Change News

E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular in Canada, offering an affordable and efficient alternative to traditional commuting methods.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
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The anxiety-reducing power of e-Bikes and outdoor cycling - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Riding e-bikes enhances mental health by providing exercise, fresh air, and a stress-free commuting alternative.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Want an EV for under $5,000? How about this option? | CBC Climate Change News

E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular in Canada, offering an affordable and efficient alternative to traditional commuting methods.
#rivian
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Rivian downsizes DOE loan to $4.5B, while boosting capacity of Georgia factory | TechCrunch

Rivian expects to borrow $4.5 billion for its Georgia factory, increasing capacity to 300,000 vehicles and producing R2 robotaxis for Uber.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Rivian downsizes DOE loan to $4.5B, while boosting capacity of Georgia factory | TechCrunch

Rivian expects to borrow $4.5 billion for its Georgia factory, increasing capacity to 300,000 vehicles and producing R2 robotaxis for Uber.
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fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago

MAN's Barbaros Oktay takes over chairmanship of ACEA Bus and Coach Division - Sustainable Bus

Barbaros Oktay has been appointed chairman of ACEA's Bus and Coach Division, representing European bus manufacturers in policy discussions.
#hydrogen-buses
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fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago

Solaris selects Ballard FCmove-SC fuel cell platform for next-generation hydrogen buses - Sustainable Bus

Solaris has chosen Ballard's FCmove-SC fuel cell for its next-generation hydrogen bus platform, extending their partnership through 2029.
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
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Solaris to supply 19 Urbino hydrogen buses to SWK Mobil Krefeld in Germany - Sustainable Bus

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fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago

Solaris selects Ballard FCmove-SC fuel cell platform for next-generation hydrogen buses - Sustainable Bus

Solaris has chosen Ballard's FCmove-SC fuel cell for its next-generation hydrogen bus platform, extending their partnership through 2029.
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
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Solaris to supply 19 Urbino hydrogen buses to SWK Mobil Krefeld in Germany - Sustainable Bus

#traffic-congestion
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fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago

Kempower launches Mega Satellite Flex with CCS and MCS charging support at ACT Expo - Sustainable Bus

Kempower launched the Mega Satellite Flex, a high-power charging dispenser for heavy-duty electric vehicles supporting CCS and MCS standards.
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fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago

Inside VinFast's Hanoi ecosystem, where VinBus operates 600 e-buses (out of 2,000 running in Vietnam) - Sustainable Bus

VinFast operates around 2,000 electric buses in Vietnam, with a significant presence in urban transport through its VinBus fleet.
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fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Meet the NIMBY's Toxic Cousin: the NOMS (Not On My Street) - Streetsblog USA

NOMS, or Not On My Street, reflect a car-first ideology that hinders community progress towards livable streets and equitable transportation solutions.
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Nuro approved to test its driverless Uber robotaxis on California roads - Engadget

Nuro has become a key player in the robotaxi and autonomous vehicle arena, having already received a California DMV permit for driverless deliveries with its R3 Nuro Robot vehicle.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 days ago

This $214 Modular Backpack System Zips Apart Into 3 Separate Bags You'll Actually Want to Use - Yanko Design

The Modevo takes the opposite approach, designing each of its three components as a fully functional standalone bag first, then engineering the connection points to make the combined configurations work without compromising the individual pieces.
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Healey files new bill to better regulate e-bikes, scooters, and other 'micromobility devices'

"Micromobility is already a part of how people get to work, school and around their communities, but right now, the rules are unclear and inconsistent," Healey said in a statement. "We are seeing too much reckless behavior, more crashes and close calls, and too many people, especially pedestrians and young riders, are at risk."
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Cars should wait at red lights for longer, scientists say

'Our simulations show that modest reductions in car-prioritized green time shift commuters toward walking, cycling, and public transport without costly infrastructure changes.'
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fromianVisits
1 week ago

High speed trains could spin wind turbines to generate electricity

The vertical spinning turbines were installed alongside the East Coast Main Line at Hitachi Rail's Craigentinny depot and are said to be the first of their kind to be installed and operated next to a UK main line railway.
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frominsideevs.com
1 week ago
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Tesla's New EV Charger Looks Familiar, But It's Nothing Like Its Predecessors

Tesla introduced the Basecharger, an all-in-one DC fast charger for electric big rigs, eliminating the need for a separate power cabinet.
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago
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Tesla Semi gets new product launch as mass manufacturing hits Plaid Mode

Tesla introduces the 125 kW Basecharger for overnight charging of Semi trucks, enhancing depot efficiency and reducing installation costs.
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frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Tesla's New EV Charger Looks Familiar, But It's Nothing Like Its Predecessors

Tesla introduced the Basecharger, an all-in-one DC fast charger for electric big rigs, eliminating the need for a separate power cabinet.
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fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla Semi gets new product launch as mass manufacturing hits Plaid Mode

Tesla introduces the 125 kW Basecharger for overnight charging of Semi trucks, enhancing depot efficiency and reducing installation costs.
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

This Doomsday Law Could Stop Trains Across America In A Matter of Weeks - Streetsblog USA

"What we really need is a public groundswell," said Jim Mathews, President and CEO of the National Rail Passengers Association. "You need the public to comment in the docket and send letters to their members of Congress ... Regular people [need to know that] train services are potentially threatened because very safe train operators, who have never had a wreck, are facing the reality that their insurance is going to go up - just because the law says it has to. And the insurance market doesn't want to do it."
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fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

ENC hosts Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at California production facility - Sustainable Bus

ENC's Jurupa Valley facility spans 227,000 square feet and operates as an ISO 9001-certified site, producing transit buses that meet federal Buy America requirements.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Growing agency talent is critical for modernization, Transportation's IT head says

Modernizing technology in the Transportation Department requires effective training and resources for personnel to leverage new tools.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

PATH train fare increases take effect Monday; weekend service to expand

The fare for a single PATH train ride is now $3.25, up from $3. Reduced fare for riders ages 65 and older, as well as those with disabilities, also increased on Monday to $1.60, up a dime from $1.50.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Dreame's rocket-powered car can do 0=60 in 0.9 seconds because you can just say things now

Dreame's Nebula NEXT 01 Jet Edition claims to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 0.9 seconds, a feat likely impossible due to traction limits.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Congestion pricing: Trump admin appeals federal judge's ruling halting its efforts to end Manhattan toll program | amNewYork

USDOT appeals a court decision favoring MTA regarding congestion pricing, which aims to reduce congestion and fund transit improvements.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Goal Zero Yeti 1500's Aluminum Body Keeps It From Cracking on Rough Roads

Goal Zero's Yeti 1500 power station offers a robust, portable energy solution for off-grid living and mobile work.
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fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The End of Gas Pain? Oregon Launches Nation's First Road-User Charge - Streetsblog USA

Oregon's OReGO program transitions from pilot to statewide road-user charge for vehicles, addressing declining fuel tax revenues and evolving transportation funding needs.
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Inside Ford's $1 Billion Bet On Detroit's Future: Newlab at Michigan Central

Ford's investment in Michigan Central has transformed the once-abandoned train station into a vibrant hub for innovation, housing over 100 startups focused on mobility.
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frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Walmart Is Rolling Out 400 kW DC Fast Chargers With Huge Screens

Walmart is now deploying ABB E-mobility's A400 all-in-one 400-kilowatt DC fast charger at several stores in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This type of dispenser can deliver up to 400 kW to a single connected EV, and dynamically manage the power output to each EV if two cars are charging at the same time.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Fuel duty receipts slip as EV shift quietly erodes Treasury revenues - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The data reflects a broader shift in transport trends, with more motorists moving towards electric vehicles and reducing discretionary travel. The fall in receipts was indicative of a longer-term shift to electric vehicles.
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