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Deep Dive
Electric vehicles near ‘tipping point’ in 2023
Key developments for EV adoption this year include implementing federal incentives, developing a national charging network and addressing utility issues, according to transportation, energy and real estate professionals.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2023 -
Nearly all US mayors worry about climate change’s local effects: report
Mayors said their regulatory powers, especially building codes and zoning, are their most effective tools to address climate change. But they are reluctant to limit residents’ behavior or the use of old technology.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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felixmizioznikov/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesTrendlineSmart Cities Dive 2023 Outlook
In the year ahead, city leaders will continue to face economic headwinds while tackling the housing shortage, rethinking land use, dealing with changes in travel behavior and implementing federal spending programs to electrify and decarbonize cars, buses and buildings.
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CES 2023
Electric vehicle sales soared in 2022, followed by more charging stations
Most public chargers are found in suburban locations while multifamily dwellings lag far behind in charging infrastructure.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 17, 2023 -
4 trends that could shape smart cities in 2023
These overarching trends affect the decisions communities are making around transportation design, street space, housing and revitalizing downtowns that have struggled with fewer office workers.
By Smart Cities Dive Team • Jan. 13, 2023 -
DOT, DOE secretaries tout agency cooperation under decarbonization blueprint
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm laid out the impact of new federal dollars and policies in the shift to EVs, while another federal official urged caution.
By Danielle McLean • Jan. 12, 2023 -
CES 2023
Michigan chief mobility officer: ‘States need to write the playbook’ on EV charging
States could ease the EV charging rollout by helping local governments update regulations and institute best practices, panelists said at CES.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 10, 2023 -
EV Charging Stations. (2018). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Federal agencies share ‘blueprint’ for transportation decarbonization
Energy, environment, housing and transportation regulators teamed up on strategies to realize a 100% clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with nods to micromobility, zoning reform and more.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 10, 2023 -
Revel to expand EV fast chargers across NYC
After building a “superhub” in Brooklyn, the electric mobility company is planning more across other boroughs, a move it hopes will greatly expand the city’s capacity for accessible fast charging.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 9, 2023 -
New York City replacing hundreds of fleet vehicles with EVs
The city will purchase the zero-emission vehicles through a $10.1 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, adding to the more than 4,000 EVs already in the municipal fleet
By Danielle McLean • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Updating local regulations may ease EV charging rollout
Improved regulations make it easier for developers to “know what they’re getting into,” said one transportation planner.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 4, 2023 -
10 conversations in 2022 on the future of mobility, high-speed rail, resilience and more
Smart Cities Dive caught up with executives from businesses including GM and Replica; officials from Austin, Oakland and other cities; and leaders from the U.S. Congress and Ukraine.
Jan. 3, 2023 -
As e-bike fires rise, calls grow for education and regulation
Some point to cheap aftermarket batteries as the primary factor in e-bike and e-scooter battery fires and worry that micromobility device storage bans will set back transportation decarbonization efforts.
By Dan Rosenbaum • Dec. 22, 2022 -
Postal Service to acquire 66,000 EVs by 2028
The electric delivery vehicles will start hitting the streets by the end of 2023, the U.S. Postal Service stated. The announcement followed criticism that the agency wasn’t transitioning enough of its fleet.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 21, 2022 -
New York state climate panel outlines ambitious road map to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The plan is a “bold, monumental achievement,” New York’s environmental commissioner said, but the head of an independent power producer industry group said it fails to adequately address grid reliability.
By Stephen Singer • Dec. 20, 2022 -
Seize the moment for climate action, mayors group says
“The federal government is making unprecedented investments in climate action,” and implementation in 2023 and beyond will be critical, said Madison, Wisconsin’s mayor, the incoming chair of Climate Mayors.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 15, 2022 -
US reaches 140k public EV charging ports as key federal official says $90B infrastructure investment needed
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation is preparing to finalize rules setting out minimum standards for a nationally-funded electric vehicle charging network.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2022 -
Demand soars for EV charging at apartments
Infrastructure options and cost incentives have become more complex as the electric vehicle revolution gears up.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Dec. 13, 2022 -
Lyft offers its ride-sharing drivers incentives to switch to EVs
The program is the latest in a series of moves Lyft has taken to fulfill its pledge to transition entirely to electric vehicles by 2030.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Los Angeles and San Diego ban polystyrene foam, other plastic products, on same day
The policies fit into broader state and local laws limiting plastic products, completing an effort in San Diego that a lawsuit previously blocked. Los Angeles will also look to limit waste at city facilities and events.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 8, 2022 -
The states with the biggest influx of new renters
Millions of people are eager to move. Here’s where they’re headed, according to a new analysis.
By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Sponsored by Schneider Electric
How smart cities are taking action on natural disaster resiliency
How to maximize funding to create resiliency and protect your residents from extreme weather.
Dec. 5, 2022 -
Smart cities in 2022 - what you need to know
Rail expansion, emerging technologies such as digital twins and air taxis and new approaches to transit and housing have driven the news this year. Catch up with highlights from Smart Cities Dive.
By Danielle McLean • Dec. 2, 2022 -
DC-area county spurs electrification of future buildings
Montgomery County, Maryland, is taking aim at its largest source of emissions. Its policy is the latest advancement for building decarbonization on the East Coast.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 1, 2022 -
9 startups to join AWS’ Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure
Each accelerator participant aims to address infrastructure-related sustainability challenges by offering products and services targeting power, utility, transportation and other systems.
By Michael Brady • Nov. 30, 2022 -
Five US cities target building energy use, emissions with fines
New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Boston and St. Louis are poised to implement penalties to curb building-level greenhouse gas emissions or energy use.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 30, 2022