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Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
22 hours ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
#electric-vehicles
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

America's electric car sales dropped 28% in Q1, while Europe saw a 30% increase in sales last year.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
6 hours ago

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes

Lynk & Co 10+ charges at over 1.1 megawatts, achieving 10-97% in under 9 minutes, showcasing rapid advancements in electric vehicle charging in China.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

America's electric car sales dropped 28% in Q1, while Europe saw a 30% increase in sales last year.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas

The key to getting the most miles out of each gallon is driving efficiently. That means smooth acceleration, soft braking and slowing down. Cars tend to be the most fuel efficient when driven at about 50 miles per hour.
US news
#e-bikes
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

E-bike and e-scooter warning issued amid growing' black market

E-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged in 2025, raising safety concerns about products from online marketplaces.
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

New Legislation Supports Federal E-Bike Definitions, Bosch Allows 3rd Party Flow App Integration, CA Frame Part Supplier Closes | TWR Ep 77

A bipartisan bill aims to standardize e-bike definitions and regulations at the federal level, while Bosch enhances its eBike Flow app for third-party integration.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

E-bike and e-scooter warning issued amid growing' black market

E-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged in 2025, raising safety concerns about products from online marketplaces.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
16 hours ago

Navigating the opaque fog of public cloud carbon footprints | Computer Weekly

The environmental benefits of public cloud services are increasingly questioned due to inconsistent sustainability metrics and reporting among major providers.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
11 hours ago

The subway that brought life back to Quito's historic center

Natividad Dominguez, a salchipapa vendor in Quito, has seen her business thrive since the metro's introduction, despite her personal fear of using it.
fromTNW | Drones
9 hours ago

Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies

Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence announced a partnership to integrate AI-driven airspace management into U.S. electric air taxi operations, using ASI's Flyways AI platform to model high-density eVTOL traffic before commercial flights begin later this year.
European startups
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
10 hours ago

IBX light rail plan takes center stage at New York Transit Museum * Brooklyn Paper

The Interborough Express is a proposed light rail project connecting Brooklyn and Queens, utilizing an existing freight line.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
15 hours ago

Op-ed | NYC Council's last-mile facilities' bill could be last straw for small businesses | amNewYork

New York City's regulatory environment poses significant challenges for small businesses like Fairly Nuts, threatening their operations and future viability.
Environment
fromNature
2 days ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
#plug-power
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
Gadgets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

E-bike battery starts fire inside San Jose apartment, killing 1

A faulty e-bike battery caused a fire in San José, resulting in one death and highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Rod Diridon remembered as Santa Clara County transit pioneer - San Jose Spotlight

Rod Diridon Sr. significantly shaped Santa Clara County's transit system and advocated for social equity until his passing at age 87.
#e-bike
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
5 hours ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
5 hours ago

Delivery workers can safely charge e-bikes, get some rest at NYC's new Deliverista Hub

The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub supports e-bike delivery workers with battery charging and safety features, funded by a $1 million federal grant.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Corentin Roudaut, who once felt overwhelmed by Paris's traffic, found renewed confidence in cycling after the establishment of a segregated bike lane on Boulevard Voltaire. He now actively participates in promoting cycling in the city, witnessing a remarkable transformation in urban mobility and safety over the last decade.
Paris food
Austin
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
#data-centers
Data science
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 day ago

The Entire State of Maine Is Poised to Ban New Data Centers

Maine is set to freeze new data center construction until 2027 due to concerns over electricity prices and environmental impact.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 day ago

The Entire State of Maine Is Poised to Ban New Data Centers

Maine is set to freeze new data center construction until 2027 due to concerns over electricity prices and environmental impact.
#electric-buses
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Germany news

German operator MVG deploys 20 eCitaro buses in Ludenscheid, with five more due in 2026 - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

Munster expands electric bus rollout to private operators with new e-bus deployment, full electrification targeted by 2029 - Sustainable Bus

Private operators in Münster are deploying electric buses, contributing to the city's goal of full electrification by 2029.
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Hyderabad awarded 915 e-buses to EKA Mobility-GreenCell within CESL framework - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Germany news

German operator MVG deploys 20 eCitaro buses in Ludenscheid, with five more due in 2026 - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

Munster expands electric bus rollout to private operators with new e-bus deployment, full electrification targeted by 2029 - Sustainable Bus

Private operators in Münster are deploying electric buses, contributing to the city's goal of full electrification by 2029.
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Hyderabad awarded 915 e-buses to EKA Mobility-GreenCell within CESL framework - Sustainable Bus

#tesla
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago
Toronto startup

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago
Cars

Tesla Reclaims World's Top EV Spot After BYD Sales Plummet 25%

Tesla regained its position as the world's largest electric car maker with a 6.5% increase in deliveries, while BYD's sales dropped significantly.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla Reclaims World's Top EV Spot After BYD Sales Plummet 25%

Tesla regained its position as the world's largest electric car maker with a 6.5% increase in deliveries, while BYD's sales dropped significantly.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
15 hours ago

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ebike and e-scooter fires in UK rise to new record highs

Ebike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged to record levels in 2025, raising safety concerns over lithium batteries and unregulated sales.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
#autonomous-vehicles
NYC politics
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Across New York, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in New York focus on job displacement and lack of support for affected workers.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
frominsideevs.com
5 hours ago

The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source

Together, we developed a high-voltage battery system that unlocks the full potential of the new cylindrical cells in record time, delivering significant improvements in energy, range, and charging performance.
Cars
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
12 hours ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
Environment
from99% Invisible
4 days ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Launch
1 day ago

Bolt expands its Hopp ride-hailing brand into Canadian corporate travel

Hopp for Business targets corporate mobility needs, enhancing expense reporting for finance teams in the Greater Toronto Area.
fromTime Out New York
1 hour ago

50+ NYC streets are going completely car-free for Earth Day

"Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet-and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in a statement.
Alternative transportation
#transportation
fromBusline News
13 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

fromBusline News
13 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

fromArs Technica
4 days ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
Cars
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Citi Bike is giving away unlimited free rides to New Yorkers for Earth Day

"Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet-and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in an official statement.
Alternative transportation
Cars
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
#byd
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Mohamed Mezghani, from the International Association of Public Transport: A traffic jam of electric cars is still a traffic jam'

European public transportation is recovering post-pandemic with increased ridership, but faces funding challenges requiring strategic investment and targeted fare policies to sustain growth.
Cars
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Cheap EVs are about to flood the used car market. Will more buyers make the switch from gas?

A surge of affordable used EVs is arriving as drivers seek alternatives to high gas prices.
#uber
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its Go Electric grant to drivers nationwide, offering $4,000 to switch from gas vehicles to electric amid rising gas prices.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses - Sustainable Bus

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.
Artificial intelligence
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK's first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend

A converted London Underground train will operate battery-only service using a 2,000kW fast-charger, recharging in 3.5 minutes and traveling up to 200 miles.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

Zero-emission buses move beyond cities: intercity transition in Sustainable Bus' session at BUS2BUS - Sustainable Bus

Electrification of intercity and coach segments in Europe is advancing, requiring new infrastructure and operational strategies for zero-emission mobility.
Washington DC
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

New Flyer to supply further 100 Xcelsior hybrid and BEV buses to Washington Metro - Sustainable Bus

Metro ordered 100 New Flyer buses: 75 Xcelsior 40-foot hybrid-electric and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot battery-electric to replace legacy fleet.
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Seven Iveco Crossway LE Elec intercity buses planned for rural services in Germany's Luchow-Dannenberg district - Sustainable Bus

The vehicle supply contract was awarded to Iveco Bus shortly before Christmas. The press release does not specify the exact vehicle model ordered by LSE. However, given the reference to a Low-Entry configuration, the vehicles can reasonably be expected to belong to Iveco's Crossway LE Elec range, launched in 2023. The same model has been ordered in 200 units in Germany by the purchasing group "BusGruppe" in late 2024.
Germany news
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Detroit's streetlights are becoming EV chargers

Streetlight-mounted Voltpost Air units enable quick, low-power Level 2 EV charging by using existing electrical infrastructure, minimizing installation time and avoiding costly grid upgrades.
Environment
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

India: Telangana to retrofit 240 diesel buses under large-scale electrification plan - Sustainable Bus

TSRTC will retrofit 240 diesel buses with electric powertrains, becoming the first Indian state road transport corporation to convert buses at this scale.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

UK Department for Transport expects over 21,000 zero-emission bus orders by 2035, double-deck buses dominate forecast - Sustainable Bus

The UK plans to order up to 21,525 zero-emission buses from 2026 to 2035, with a focus on double-deck models.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

BEV buses to dominate, delivery capability to decide market shares. Martin Schmitz outlines VDV's view - Sustainable Bus

Decarbonisation of public transport and integration of autonomous technologies are key challenges for the industry in Germany.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

What we have seen at Mobility Move 2026? - Sustainable Bus

Mobility Move Berlin is a professional gathering for the German public transport industry to discuss challenges and innovations, not a product launch venue, featuring conference sessions and exhibitions with growing international participation.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Solaris battery retrofit offer: 170 e-buses in pipeline, 1,300 targeted - Sustainable Bus

Solaris launched a battery retrofit programme in December 2025 for over 1,300 early-generation electric buses delivered between 2013 and 2019, with 170 vehicles already undergoing retrofits across Europe.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
3 weeks ago

With electrification, bus fleets become energy assets - and reshape the system. A contribution by First Bus' Isabel McAllister - Sustainable Bus

Transport electrification is fundamentally reshaping the UK's energy system by transforming transport operators from passive energy users into active participants with grid-scale infrastructure requirements and flexibility capabilities.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

VBSH to build charging facility at Schaffhausen RBZ for regional electric buses - Sustainable Bus

Construction work at the Regionalbuszentrum Schaffhausen is scheduled to begin on 2 March 2026, as VBSH details on its website. Commissioning and testing are planned for mid-2027, with definitive operations starting in the third quarter of 2027. In parallel, additional overnight charging stations will be installed at the Ebnatring depot hall, with commissioning aligned to the RBZ timeline.
Alternative transportation
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Italy becomes the fourth market to deploy Hitachi Energy's flash charging technology for e-buses - Sustainable Bus

Hitachi Energy's Grid-eMotion Flash ultra-fast charging will start operating in Italy in 2026, enabling opportunity charging for electric buses in Genoa and Vicenza.
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