Transportation: Page 133


  • Deep Dive

    Electric vehicles can be grid assets or liabilities. How utilities plan will decide.

    New communications protocols and time-varying rates are needed to help utilities managing EV charging, a new SEPA paper argues.

    By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2017
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    ACEEE: 32 cities improve energy efficiency score; Boston tops list

    Boston, New York and Seattle topped the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's biannual scorecard that ranks 51 U.S. cities on energy-saving efforts.

    By Kristin Musulin , May 16, 2017
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    Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

    From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
  • Duke’s truck-stop electrification project could mean big fuel savings

    By allowing up to two dozen rigs to plug in at a North Carolina truck stop, Duke's project will help save 25,000 gallons fuel annually.

    By Robert Walton • May 15, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Pump the brakes: Cities aim to eliminate traffic fatalities with Vision Zero goals

    Vision Zero, started in 1990s Sweden, is catching on across the US as cities look to make their roads safer.

    By May 11, 2017
  • Atlanta’s I-85 bridge replacement set to open May 15, a month ahead of schedule

    Contractor C.W. Matthews will be eligible for an early-completion bonus of $3.1 million, bringing the total contract cost to $16.6 million.

    By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    In Massachusetts, utilities take a collaborative approach to EV infrastructure

    The state wants to see a 50-fold increase in electric vehicles, prompting a novel charging buildout approach from utilities.

    By Robert Walton • May 10, 2017
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    Better behavior on both sides of the badge

    Body-worn cameras are improving transparency, integrity and legitimacy in America’s police departments.

    By Derek Prall • May 10, 2017
  • US mayors launch task force to shape Trump’s infrastructure plans

    The group, led by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, will attempt to help align the administration's future proposal with the cities' priorities.

    By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017
  • Boulder plans to double EV charging ports by summer

    The progressive Colorado city wants to use a $100,000 grant from a nonprofit to boost the number of electric vehicles on the road. 

    By Krysti Shallenberger • May 8, 2017
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    Deep Dive

    If it’s not smart, it’s broken: Kansas City’s Edison Award tells story of success and purpose

    For cities contemplating the transition from broken to smart, let Kansas City be your guide.

    By Deborah Barrington • May 4, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Bucking Trump, US cities press ahead on clean energy, climate goals

    More than two dozen cities now have renewable energy commitments, putting them on the front lines of climate action in the Trump era. 

    By May 4, 2017
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    GHSA report: Pedestrian deaths on US roads increased 11% since 2015

    This spike in fatalities indicates an unfortunate trend as dozens of cities aim for "Vision Zero," or reducing traffic fatalities to zero. 

    By May 2, 2017
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    Opinion

    Let's skip the hype and look at who is likely to successfully commercialize automated driving

    A Navigant Research analyst touches on why a competitive landscape is important to help drive innovation that improves safety, efficiency, affordability and profitability.

    By Sam Abuelsamid • May 1, 2017
  • Trump tax plan leaves infrastructure out

    Some lawmakers were expecting President Donald Trump to earmark tax revenue from the repatriation of corporate earnings for infrastructure spending.

    By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Cities hit bumps in the road rolling out bikeshare programs

    Everyone loves the idea of bicycle sharing, but designing a sustainable program with equitable access has proven a challenge for many cities. 

    By April 27, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Can California hit 1.5M zero-emission vehicles by 2025?

    The state is lagging on Gov. Brown's ambitious ZEV goal, but investment in chargers and customer education could build more market momentum.

    By Herman K. Trabish • April 27, 2017
  • Pepco proposes off-peak charging rate for EV drivers in DC

    The program would build on lessons in neighboring Maryland, where the utility found drivers readily changed charging behavior in reaction to rate design. 

    By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017
  • Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood bears the brunt of Norfolk Southern’s expansion

    A tight, highly congested rail passenger vehicle route highlights an outdated infrastructure and the rift between railroad interests and those of their home-owning neighbors.

    By Jennifer McKevitt • April 27, 2017
  • AECOM leading UK trial for on-demand driverless vehicles

    The Capri Consortium secured a $5.37 million grant from Innovate UK and the Centre for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles to create the connected shuttles.

    By Emily Peiffer • April 26, 2017
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    Tesla looks to double size of global supercharger network

    In North America, the company will increase the number of superchargers by 150%.

    By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017
  • New Siemens venture aims to create 'Internet of Trains' in the US

    The company is using billions of data points from trains to reduce downtime, improve operational efficiency and drive cost savings.

    By April 25, 2017
  • New autonomous vehicle guide helps cities prepare for a driverless future

    The National League of Cities says planners should start planning infrastructure upgrades for AVs today, regardless of where they are in trials and testing.

    By April 25, 2017
  • NY wins $112M FHWA grant for alternative transportation projects

    New York won the funding through a process that required applicants to submit plans for providing non-vehicular transportation options or improving air quality.

    By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2017
  • Missouri utility regulators say they do not have jurisdiction over EV chargers

    The decision could mean less investment by utilities in electric vehicle infrastructure, advocates say. 

    By Robert Walton • April 25, 2017
  • Report: Amazon at work on secret driverless vehicle project

    The e-commerce giant is reportedly exploring how it can leverage driverless vehicle technology, which could have significant ramifications for logistics and fulfillment. 

    By Dan O'Shea • April 24, 2017