Transportation: Page 21

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    Florida officials warn EV owners to move vehicles away from ‘catastrophic’ storm surge

    Florida reported 21 electric vehicle battery fires associated with flooding during Hurricane Ian in 2022. "We know that the saltwater ... can compromise these batteries," the state's fire marshal said.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Transit bus makers struggling despite federal funding support

    Major transit bus manufacturers can't keep up with orders, and some have encountered financial difficulties.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Are automated driving systems the answer to traffic deaths?

    Autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems promise road safety improvements, but are also the subject of safety regulators' investigations.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    On clean energy tax credits, mayors want clearer federal guidance

    New incentives could turbocharge local climate action, but resource-limited cities need clarity on how to use them, over 50 mayors said in a letter to the Treasury Department.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 28, 2023
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    The image by Tobias Haase is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Nearly 7% of US bridges in poor condition

    Bridges in Dallas, Seattle and New York City were newly rated in poor condition this year, according to a report.

    By Julie Strupp • Aug. 28, 2023
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    StreetLight Data and TomTom to partner on transportation data

    The companies will develop an analytic platform to help cities and transit agencies plan transportation and infrastructure projects.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    New York City proposes larger cargo bikes for deliveries

    Increasing the maximum bicycle width by one foot would help the city's efforts to cull truck traffic and emissions, according to its Transportation Department.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 25, 2023
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    After a leadership shakeup, Bird will focus on ‘key markets,’ scooter deployment and repair

    The micromobility company plans additional layoffs in Q3 as part of ongoing efforts to achieve profitability, according to SEC filings and its Q2 earnings call.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 25, 2023
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    California clean vehicle rebate program expands statewide

    The state's rebate incentives will help lower-income consumers access electric and fuel-cell vehicles.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Air taxi developers Archer, Joby report progress toward commercial flights

    Both U.S. eVTOL companies received Federal Aviation Administration approval to begin test flights. A U.K. competitor’s aircraft crashed during testing this month.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Robotaxi collisions crimp Cruise expansion plans in San Francisco

    Cruise's driverless ride-hailing vehicle fleet in the city will shrink 50% while the state Department of Motor Vehicles investigates crashes and erratic behavior.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Public EV charger customer satisfaction drops: J.D. Power

    "The results of this year's study should be very concerning to all those involved in the transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles," one expert said.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Road safety emergency declaration yields promising results in Carlsbad, California

    Injury-causing accidents dropped 19% year over year, turning around a trend of growing accidents involving bikes. But ongoing efforts will require a lot more money.

    By Gaby Galvin • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Ride-hailing vehicles must be zero-emission in NYC by 2030 under proposed rule

    Uber and Lyft vehicles that are wheelchair-accessible would be exempt from the zero-emission requirement. Ride-hailing drivers worry about the cost of buying new vehicles to comply.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Amtrak begins its first electric bus service to complement train schedules

    While intercity passenger rail and bus lines often compete, they also collaborate, and some see partnerships as a predecessor to Amtrak expansion.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
  • U.S. President Joe Biden stands between two rail cars in front of a red, white and blue flag that reads, "Hudson Tunnel Project."
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    Federal infrastructure investments buoy engineering and construction firms

    “More than 36,000 transportation improvement projects” have advanced due to the 2021 infrastructure law, said the chair of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Cruise robotaxi investigations

    Robotaxi ride-hailing expansion approved by California regulators despite local objections

    Cruise and Waymo will be allowed to charge fares for riders in driverless robotaxis 24 hours a day throughout San Francisco, a win for the two companies. First responders had opposed the move.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    More GM electric vehicles will be able to charge homes in coming years

    The bidirectional charging technology uses a GM vehicle’s battery as a backup power source in the event of a power outage.

    By Eric Walz • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Amtrak and Texas Central could partner on Dallas-Houston high-speed rail

    The proposal, which marks the start of Amtrak’s new high-speed rail push, could help restart the stalled Texas project.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Lyft driver and rider numbers up in Q2, but long-term plans uncertain

    With losses continuing despite cost-cutting, changes to its micromobility segment or a sale of the company are on analysts’ minds.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Electric bus maker Proterra files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

    Citing "market and macroeconomic headwinds," the U.S.-based manufacturer looks to restructure its business.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Q&A

    Advanced air mobility research center grows in Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Tulsa Innovation Labs sees the region's aerospace industry as a strong foundation for economic growth, jobs and better regional mobility.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Vehicle greenhouse gas emissions measured inconsistently by states, cities: GAO

    Although motor vehicles account for the vast majority of transportation-related CO2 emissions, authorities face challenges in gathering and measuring useful data.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Q&A

    How to safely store e-bikes, e-scooters in apartments

    The uptick in micromobility battery fires shows electrification is "moving faster than we’re able to necessarily adapt to," a fire protection expert at an engineering consulting firm said.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Fleet electrification planning a struggle for federal agencies: GAO

    High costs and a lack of suitable zero-emission vehicles hamper the government’s ability to meet Biden administration targets, a Government Accountability Office report says.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023