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Polestar puts spotlight on climate dis-information and misinformation

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 6, 2023 | Electrification, Policy, Research, Vehicles

The Truth Bot on X initiative came in the lead-up to COP28 from the Swedish EV maker that recently conducted a life cycle assessment of its new Polestar 4 and found the electric SUV has the lowest carbon footprint of any Polestar vehicle.

Adiona Tech warns of dire consequences of U.S. not electrifying trucks first

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 26, 2023 | Analysis, Electrification, News, Policy, Startups, Trucking, Vehicles

At the MOVE America 2023, the logistics software startup’s CEO and Founder will propose that the U.S. must prioritize commercial fleets and its least fuel-efficient vehicles over passenger cars to drastically reduce transport emissions now.

Inflation Reduction Act supercharges U.S. manufacturing and electrification

Posted by Kevin Jost | Aug 17, 2023 | Business Development, Electrification, Infrastructure, Policy

One year after the IRA was signed into law, E2 estimates it has helped create at least 210 major new clean-energy and -vehicle projects in the U.S. and the Electrification Coalition says it represents “generational levels of investment” in transportation electrification and a seismic shift in the future of transportation.

Joby, NASA to measure noise in preparation for an eVTOL future

Posted by Kevin Jost | Sep 2, 2021 | Aerospace, Electrification, Mobility Services, Policy, Testing, Vehicles

Joby is the first company to fly an electric aircraft as part of NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign, which will analyze the noise footprint to inform the development of regulations for (and inspire public confidence in) emerging platforms like all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

U.S. President to announce plans for leadership on clean cars and trucks

Posted by Kevin Jost | Aug 5, 2021 | Electrification, Infrastructure, News, Policy

Biden will outline a target of 50% electric vehicle sales share in 2030 to “unleash” the full economic benefits of his Build Back Better agenda and advance smart fuel efficiency and emission standards.

IDTechEx highlights key tech to fight climate change

Posted by Kevin Jost | Apr 22, 2021 | Electrification, Infrastructure, Policy, Vehicles

To mark Earth Day 2021, here are some of the technologies that the research firm believes will be instrumental in winning the fight.

Volta Trucks gains momentum as it begins a French roadshow

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 12, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Policy, Vehicles

Fresh off new funding and an announced e-axle agreement with Meritor, the startup commercial vehicle maker is hoping to help push more sustainable logistics solutions forward for customers as internal-combustion-engine bans in French cities of more than 150,000 residents take effect from 2024.

Futurride Briefs | 2020 11 18: Your source for quick sustainable mobility news

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 18, 2020 | Business Development, Connectivity, Data, Electrification, Mobility Services, News, Policy, Vehicles

We keep up on key news so you don’t have to.

In times of disaster, AVs lend a helping hand

Posted by Kevin Jost | Oct 20, 2020 | Analysis, Autonomy, Mobility Services, Policy

Eric Tanenblatt of global law firm Dentons writes that experiments during the coronavirus pandemic have demonstrated the significant public safety applications for autonomous transportation.