Lyft, Peninsula Clean Energy EV Ride-Hailing Program Surpasses 250,000 Rides
A ride-hail electrification pilot program launched in spring 2022 by California community choice aggregator Peninsula Clean Energy, Lyft and one of its Express Drive rental partners, Flexdrive, reached a key milestone by providing more than 250,000 electric vehicle rides across more than three million all-electric miles driven in the Bay Area.
Calif. Public Power Leaders Say New Rule Threatens Ability of Utilities to Respond to Emergencies
A rule recently approved by the California Air Resources Board that is designed to transition all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the state to electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles includes “a major flaw that could risk longer water and electric outages during emergencies,” leaders of the California Municipal Utilities Association, the Southern California Public Power Authority and the Northern California Power Agency said.
Report Says Industry Collaboration Needed to Ensure Reliability as EV Use Grows
A new report by the North American Electric Reliability Corp. and utility groups highlights the need for collaboration between electric utilities and the electric vehicle industry to ensure electric system reliability.
EPA’s Proposed Federal Vehicle Emissions Standards Aimed at Boosting Shift to EVs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 12 announced new proposed federal vehicle emissions standards that are aimed at accelerating the country’s shift to electric vehicles.
Satisfaction With Cost of Charging EVs Declined Last Year, J.D. Power Study Finds
Satisfaction with the cost and time of charging an electric vehicle at home has declined over the past year, according to a new study by J.D. Power.
Treasury Department Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on New EV Tax Credit
The Treasury Department on March 31 announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding vehicle eligibility under the new electric vehicle tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
MIT Study Highlights Importance of Strategic Location for EV Charging Stations
The strategic location of electric vehicle charging stations could help solve some of the impediments to more widespread adoption of the technology, according to a study by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
California Bill Would Require Bidirectional Charging for Electric Vehicles
A California bill that would require electric vehicles to be bidirectional is making progress in the state legislature.
New Federal Grant Program Offers $2.5 Billion for EV Charging Infrastructure
The White House recently opened applications for a new multi-billion-dollar program to fund electric vehicle charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure in communities across the country and along designated highways, interstates, and major roadways.
Kentucky Public Power Utility Seeks Consultant for Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan
Kentucky public power utility Paducah Power System is seeking interested consultant teams to submit proposals for a planning project that will develop an electric vehicle readiness plan for the utility’s service territory.