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Volkswagen floats opening up EV platform to competitors
The company's chief strategist said it wants to standardize its MEB platform, and is already in advanced talks with interested parties.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 01, 2019 -
New report lists steps for Boston to become carbon neutral
The strategies will influence updates to the city's climate action plan this year to include electrification, energy retrofits and a downtown congestion fee.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Prague to offer free transit rides during smog emergencies
The measure in the Czech capital to encourage commuters not to drive was salvaged from last year's failed anti-smog regulations.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow small US cities are fighting to save recycling
Solutions to preserve access and reduce contamination are emerging from municipalities, partners and citizen-led efforts in states such as Oregon, Virginia and New Hampshire.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Fremont, CA pilots electric police vehicle to reduce emissions
The department has retrofitted a Tesla Model S for patrol operations, and will monitor performance, durability and costs throughout the pilot.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 28, 2019 -
Survey: 73% of Americans believe global warming is happening
The survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication indicated Americans' concern about climate change is growing.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2019 -
A new lease on life for Holyoke, MA's former coal-fired power plant
The Mount Tom Station was recently replaced by a solar farm with a three-megawatt battery storage system and 17,000 solar panels — the state's largest.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 22, 2019 -
NUMO alliance forms to help 'rethink our cities' in the face of changing mobility
"My passion is transportation ... It's the glue of our lives," Robin Chase, executive chair of the alliance's steering committee, told Smart Cities Dive.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Bloomberg names final 5 American Cities Climate Challenge winners
Albuquerque, NM; Austin, TX; Denver; Orlando, FL; and San Antonio will participate in the two-year acceleration program as part of a 25-city cohort.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 14, 2019 -
3 promising new technologies could help send stormwater to taps in thirsty cities
Capturing and reusing urban stormwater could be a boon for water-stressed cities — if we can find a way to clean it up.
By Lindsey Konkel • Jan. 10, 2019 -
US power sector carbon emissions jump as gas boom outpaces coal decline
The new Rhodium group report represents a worrying reversal for the electric utility industry, raising questions about whether its recent formula for emissions reductions has outlived its usefulness.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Boston transit authority adds to electric bus fleet
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority intends to add nearly 200 New Flyer hybrid buses to replace its aging fleet.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 09, 2019 -
St. Petersburg, FL latest Bloomberg Climate Challenge winner
The city is the 20th winner, with five more to be announced, as the group said applications from cities nationwide continue to be strong.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 04, 2019 -
Our 10 best stories of 2018
After a jam-packed year of emerging trends, innovations, startups and partnerships, here are the top stories that shaped 2018.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Researchers present Columbus, OH leaders with climate adaptation plan
The document contains 43 action items to boost the city's resilience to the effects of climate change, divided into categories: necessary and aspirational.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Charlotte, NC named as latest Bloomberg climate challenge winner
The city's climate action plan will address pollution from transportation and buildings, electrify municipal fleets and increase transit access.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2018 -
A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2018
From 5G battles to consolidation in mobility, these are the trends and innovations that altered the smart cities space this year.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2018 -
California to require all-electric buses by 2040
The rule bars transit agencies from purchasing any new gas-powered buses by 2029 and will require only zero-emission buses by 2040.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Siemens: Cities are prioritizing electrification, but grid modernization is required
Siemens released a report that used the company's City Performance Tool to assess the status of electrification in 40 global cities.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 17, 2018 -
'Paris to Pittsburgh' highlights local, youth efforts to fight climate change
The documentary from Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia explores initiatives that cities and states are undertaking as they deal with growing climate problems.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 12, 2018 -
UN report: Cities are 'key implementers' of climate policies
A new guide from authors of the latest UN IPCC report says that without action from cities, "there will be no limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius."
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 11, 2018 -
The smart city conferences to check out in 2019
Next year has a full slate of industry conferences, featuring conversations with top public and private officials on the pressing issues facing cities.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Study: Low-income neighborhoods disproportionately feel environmental burdens
The index from Data-Driven Yale examined five areas of environmental concern: air quality, climate change, water and sanitation, urban ecosystem and transportation.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 04, 2018 -
World Bank to invest $200B over 5 years for climate change action
The money is targeted at climate adaptation and resilience, and is more than double its current five-year investment plan established after the 2015 Paris accord.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 04, 2018 -
1M EVs in the US 'a step in our journey' to combat climate change
Speakers at an event celebrating the milestone also noted electric vehicles could play a large role in the fight against climate change and carbon emissions.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 03, 2018
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