Latest News and Articles on Sustainable Transportation

Department of Defense to Prototype Commercial Hybrid Conversion Kits for Tactical Vehicles

November 23, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

The US Army’s Project Manager Transportation Systems (PM TS), part of Program Executive Office for Combat Support & Combat Service Support (PEO CS&CSS), has partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to prototype a hybrid conversion kit for tactical vehicles.

Smart Electric Power Alliance Made These Recommendations for Players in The Managed EV Charging Market

November 19, 2021 by Austin Tannenbaum

Managed charging — also called V1G, or intelligent or smart charging — refers to tools that enable remote managing of electric vehicle charging, including speeding up or slowing down charge times or suspending charging altogether.

CA and NM Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030

November 17, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

According to a new poll commissioned by Coltura, 62% of California voters support a policy that would require all new cars sold to be electric by 2030 to reduce air pollution, combat climate change, create jobs, and keep energy dollars in the state.

Los Angeles DoT Awards $6 Million Grant for Enormous EV Fleet Charging System

November 16, 2021November 15, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) announced today that the agency has been awarded a $6 million grant by the California Energy Commission to install one of the largest EV fleet charging systems in the United States.

Electric Vehicle Market Commitment, Expectations Quickly Rising

November 10, 2021November 28, 2021 by David Worford

A growing focus on electric vehicles by both automakers and regulators has growth predictions for the market increasing.

Cost of Batteries, Increased Incentives Drive Electric Bus Market

November 8, 2021November 28, 2021 by David Worford

Falling battery costs and increasing government regulations and financial incentives are increasing the electric bus market.

The US Department of Energy Is Investing $199 Million To Clean Up Transportation Sector

November 4, 2021November 24, 2021 by Austin Tannenbaum

More than half of the award will go to trucks under the DOE’s SuperTruck 3 program, whose aim is to improve medium- and heavy-duty truck efficiencies and reduce emissions of freight transportation.

Xcel Energy and Partner CLEAResult To Add Electric Vehicle Fleet To Their Joint Operations

October 19, 2021November 4, 2021 by Austin Tannenbaum

Commenting on the electrification trend, Xcel program manager Rob O’Connell cited some factors incentivizing the shift...

DFDS Makes Volvo’s Largest Electric Truck Order

October 6, 2021 by David Worford

Volvo receives largest order of electric trucks to date from shipping company DFDS.

Google to Offer Travel Sustainability Information

September 23, 2021October 3, 2021 by David Worford

Google is incorporating information on sustainability into its travel tools, including showing the sustainable practices at hotels and developing ways to measure air travel emissions.

NYC Transit’s Infrastructure Retrofit Enables Shift to All-Electric Fleet

September 15, 2021September 29, 2021 by Staff Writer

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has announced a $39 million collaboration with ABM Industries to support the electrification of New York City Transit buses. NYC Transit is retrofitting its infrastructure through the installation of…

Penske, Stem Pilot Advanced Battery Storage System

August 30, 2021September 21, 2021 by Guest Author

Penske Truck Leasing, as part of its ongoing goal to expand the electrification of its fleet, is piloting software in conjunction with artificial intelligence energy storage provider Stem, Inc., to help drive off-peak electricity savings and minimize utility peak demand charges.

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