AAA Report Says Americans Don’t Trust Autonomous Cars As Waymo Offers Free Rides In LA
AAA reports more people fear riding in an autonomous car this year than last year. Clearly the robotaxi idea has a bit of work to do yet.
Los Angeles
Here’s How Your City Can Go “Spongy” & Hold Back Flooding
One of the many consequences of the climate crisis is increasing flood threats. For cities to prevent flooding, they need to be designed like giant sponges that allow water to drain away safely. In its simplest iteration, a spongy city has planned green areas and permeable surfaces that absorb water … [continued]
Prime Time Shuttle To Buy 550 Canoo Electric Vehicles
Prime Time Shuttle, a major US shuttle service based out of Los Angeles, has agreed to purchase 550 electric vehicles from the startup Canoo. Prime Time Shuttle is based in LA, but it provides luxury vehicles for shuttle services in 34 states. “As a pioneer and leader in the luxury … [continued]
itselectric Brings US-Made Curbside EV Charging To New York City & Beyond
CleanTechnica headed south to Los Angeles this week to the Curbivore conference to meet with Tiya Gordon from the curbside EV charging innovators at itselectric. While many of us binged shows good and bad on Netflix over the pandemic, Tiya was hard at work building out a disruptive new EV … [continued]
$1.6 Billion For Clean Transit Buses In Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law increases funding for low- and no- emission bus grants six-fold and includes worker training on zero-emission buses
With LA’s Vote, America’s Two Largest Cities Have Said No New Fossil Gas
The Los Angeles City Council voted on Friday to prohibit fossil fuels in new construction. The Council directed departments to develop a plan over the next six months “that will require all new residential and commercial buildings in Los Angeles to be built so that they will achieve zero-carbon emissions.” … [continued]
“Electric Vehicle Master Plan” — 10,000 EVs For Los Angeles
The LA city council has approved a plan to add 10,000 EVs to its municipal fleet.
LA City Council Votes Unanimously to End Urban Oil Drilling
This watershed moment — LA ending urban oil drilling — demonstrates the power of community engagement and momentum. After several years of intense organizing by residents and community groups, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to pass a motion that will begin the process of phasing out oil drilling throughout the … [continued]
California Could See More EV Chargers In Fast Food Parking Lots Thanks To ChargeNet
ChargeNet has raised $6.2 million from local investors to expand its network of EV charging stations at fast food restaurants across California, dot.LA reports. Aligned Climate Capital led the funding, and another investor included the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), which incubates startups that are focused on cleantech and climate … [continued]
LA County Sheriff Leverages Poor Micromobility Infrastructure To Deprive Minority Cyclists Of Their Human Rights
There are plenty of really good reasons to improve micromobility infrastructure. While EVs are better than gas or diesel-powered vehicles, an e-bike, electric scooter, or human-powered vehicle is even better. Not only does micromobility emit less pollution and greenhouse gases, but it also contributes far less to pollution, space issues, … [continued]
