If you’ve been paying attention to my posts over the last decade or so, you’ve probably noticed a fair bit of cynicism. As such, it should come as no surprise that I headed into Radio Flyer’s Chicago headquarters fully expecting its upcoming Flyer-brand e-bikes to be little more than bicycle-shaped, … [continued]
A bold new program is accelerating the transition to zero-emissions trucks.
A new Argonne study offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Advanced vehicle technologies are sometimes more expensive to purchase than conventional technologies but often pay for themselves in reduced … [continued]
Chicago, America’s Second City, is built on a swamp. Climate change could make that one of history’s worst ideas.
Flyer branded e-bikes promise childlike fun for kids at heart.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot indefinitely delayed a permitting decision on the relocation of a highly polluting metal shredding and recycling facility after the U.S. EPA said doing so could violate the civil rights of Black and Latino people who live there. “Substantial data indicate the current conditions facing Chicago’s southeast … [continued]
A few years ago, we entered an era where shared bikes were provided for free to any city that wanted them. Cities jumped at the opportunity to offer another form of transportation to their residents at no cost to their perpetually stretched budgets, but quickly learned that there was no … [continued]
With 70% of EV charging concentrated in 3 of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods, charging deserts highlight the racial divide of EVs.
Some good news for cleaner air: the City of Chicago is taking decisive steps to ensure it is a hub for electric vehicles (EVs). The City Council passed an ordinance on Friday strengthening requirements for EV readiness at commercial and residential buildings, promoting more equitable access to this emerging technology throughout the city.
As the world works to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3.9 billion people are under full or partial lockdown orders, as of mid-April. Cities have curtailed many public transit operations because of declining ridership and health concerns.
