Low-income and rural communities are often the most negatively impacted by pollution and poor air quality. But these communities are being left out of the advancements in clean transportation that help alleviate this issue. Despite their benefits, the adoption of EVs has been largely concentrated in affluent areas. This discrepancy … [continued]
A new national blueprint details how the climate, public health, and economic benefits of clean transportation investments can best reach and serve frontline communities. The recommendations can help ensure state agencies, advocates, and community members work together to access and equitably implement the $100 billion available to increase charging infrastructure … [continued]
Buying a new vehicle can be expensive, but carsharing provides access to vehicles without the responsibility of ownership. Carsharing offers hourly or daily use of a publicly-available vehicle to people who sign up for the service. It is a significant tool to increase access to affordable transportation and alleviate the … [continued]
After a century of dependence on oil, we are in the midst of a dramatic transformation of our transportation system. This transformation will have huge benefits for our environment, our communities, our national security, and our economy. The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) also known as the Bipartisan … [continued]
Mr. Allen details five considerations – Designing programs that leverage public investments; managing the money; building the market; lowering transaction costs; and addressing equity – which are essential to creating effective charging infrastructure to serve the rapidly changing needs of our nation.
By Alison Wiley I love the school bus world because it is full of heart and makes public education possible, especially for low-income communities. In the harsh year of the pandemic, school districts nationwide pivoted so that their buses transported breakfasts and lunches instead of students because meals were what … [continued]
By Ellen Currey-Wilson As I walk around Portland, Oregon, these days, I see more electric cars on the road, and a fair number of them have female drivers. This is surprising based on what we know about electric vehicle sales in the past. According to a 2021 report from Hedges … [continued]
Courtesy of NRDC. By Kelly Blynn, Stefan Schaffer This blog was co-authored with Maurice Muia, Climate Advisor to the City of St. Louis. St. Louis continues to set a brisk pace on its path toward clean transportation: In February, Mayor Lyda Krewson signed an executive order that formally begins the transition for … [continued]
Women are the key to unlocking the potential of the EV industry, but have been largely overlooked — not just as consumers, but as valued contributors to this growing field. Women influence over 80% of vehicle purchasing decisions in the US, but only purchase 30% of EVs. Furthermore, they comprise … [continued]
It’s no secret that transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States. So it’s not surprising that, besides promoting the use of public transit, biking, and walking, cities are also embracing electric vehicles (EVs) in their quest to cut carbon emissions. But some are thinking outside of the box: In addition to … [continued]
