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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2017

LA Metro purchases electric vehicles for non-revenue fleet

The Bolt is a zero-emission electric vehicle with an estimated range of 238 miles per charge.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2017

Calif. legislature passes California Clean Air Initiative

Specifically, the legislation allocates $250 million toward the Carl Moyer program, $140 million toward incentivizing cleaner emissions vehicles at the ports, and another $180 million towards the Clean Bus and Truck program, which underwrites Low-NOx natural gas engines.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2017

Driverless shuttle service coming to University of Michigan

Will use two fully automated, 15-passenger, all-electric shuttles manufactured by French firm NAVYA to transport students, faculty and staff on a nonstop two-mile route.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2017

Brookville to build streetcar fleet for Valley Metro's Tempe line

The Liberty Streetcars will operate along a new corridor connecting Tempe residents and visitors, as well as Arizona State University students with key current and emerging local destinations.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

L.A. to launch electric carsharing program demo

The demonstration station opening will be used for community outreach, drive, and ride events, and raising awareness about electric vehicles, until the full service is available for public use later in the year.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2017

Transdev, Delphi to develop autonomous on-demand transport system

Will utilize Transdev Universal Routing Engine and Delphi's automated driving platform — the Centralized Sensing, Localization and Planning platform which is being developing in partnership with Mobileye.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2017

High-tech vet named new Proterra CLO/head of gov. relations

JoAnn Covington's role with the transportation manufacturer will involve creating new business models that allow for greater adoption of heavy-duty electric transit vehicles throughout North America.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2017

GreenPower enters MOU to supply electric shuttle buses to gaming co.

The company will also provide the required charging infrastructure and the training for drivers, maintenance and support staff.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2017

Electric and driverless vehicles won’t cut it without shared mobility, report says

Without a concurrent shift away from private vehicle ownership and toward ride sharing, the potential for electric, autonomous vehicles to reduce traffic and sprawl are severely limited.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Autonomous shuttle to use 'cool tech' to serve people with disabilities

Future capabilities may include directing direct visually impaired passengers to empty seats or training the vehicle to recognize sign language.

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