Source: Atlas Public Policy Atlas Public Policy in partnership with the Alliance for Transportation Electrification published today a research paper, “Benefits of Transportation Electrification in a Post Pandemic World,” which highlights the potential economic, public health, and climate benefits of transportation electrification in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first [...]
The electric transportation industry is growing worldwide and many countries are incorporating new policies and setting ambitious electrification goals In this webinar, Forth will be joined by international counterparts accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in their counties. Speakers will highlight projects, strategies and organizations doing work to advance transportation electrification, provide key [...]
Transportation is a key factor influencing people’s health and the health of communities, particularly for those facing inequities. Health impacts include those related to traffic safety, air quality, physical activity, and accessibility to health care services and daily needs. Automation and shared mobility could potentially improve public health and safety, or create new (or exacerbate [...]
U.S. passenger EV sales were down 44 percent in Q2 compared to 2019. COVID-19 was part of the problem as many automakers remained shuttered in April and face delayed production timelines for existing and upcoming EV models. It was not all doom and gloom for the EV sector, however, and government and utility funding [...]
COVID-19 has introduced unprecedented challenges for organizations, including those working to advance smart transportation by engaging with drivers. How do we educate and raise awareness for electric vehicles without ride and drives or community events? How do we make sure all communities can access clean transportation information? Join panelist Steven Alaman, program manager [...]
Source: VW Automakers and EV startups are working to usher in a new age for EVs and help mitigate the damage wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. While EVs were hit harder than conventional vehicles in the second quarter, production schedules are back on track for new models and Tesla continues to see massive stock [...]
Source: New York Times More EV model delays are on the horizon as automakers continue to grapple with setbacks. Production shutdowns in March and April due to COVID-19 continue to wreak havoc on plans to unveil new vehicles. A week after raking in another $2.5 billion for the most recent investment cycle, Rivian has announced [...]
People of color and low-income communities are disproportionately impacted by poverty, pollution, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These interrelated crises are all rapidly accelerating and the policies implemented today will have ripple effects for years to come. This Town Hall will explore the crucial link between racial equity, economic equity, and transit equity. Panelists will [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hugely disruptive, and will likely have lingering impacts on how we get around in the future. This webinar will provide insights from the analysis of recently collected data from new research at UC Davis, highlighting a large data collection effort with 10,000 survey respondents, reporting on how COVID-19 affected [...]
The Climate Group and WBCSD will be hosting a webinar on ‘Corporate Fleet Electrification 101’, on July 14 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT. As we prepare to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis and adapt to the ‘new normal’, calls for a ‘green recovery’ are getting increasing support across the political spectrum, from [...]
