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APTA: public transportation ridership up 5% in first quarter 2012

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2012

Public transportation ridership rose 5% to nearly 2.7 billion trips in the first quarter of 2012 over the first quarter of last year, according to a report by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). This was the fifth consecutive quarter of US public transit ridership increase, as 125.7 in the first quarter of 2012.

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Electrify America will invest in metro-based direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations in 18 metro areas, including these new metro areas in Cycle 2: Atlanta, Baltimore, Honolulu, Las Vegas and Phoenix.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2018

Maven is working with Austin Energy, the Austin Transportation Department, and Rocky Mountain Institute to create infrastructure solutions leading to an all-electric future. Austin is a perfect partner for this launch because of the city’s commitment to innovation and sustainable transportation.

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ARPA-E to award $14.5M to 5 projects to reduce energy use for transportation

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2015

million in funding for five projects in ARPA-E’s newest program, the Traveler Response Architecture using Novel Signaling for Network Efficiency in Transportation (TRANSNET). Project teams will each design a system model that dynamically simulates an urban transportation network and its energy use. Georgia Tech Research Corporation.

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GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt

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MARCH 4, 2017

The service was developed initially for entertainment and entrepreneurial communities seeking frictionless, on-demand transportation options and longer-term access to vehicles. Maven Reserve is available now in Los Angeles and San Francisco with plans to expand to other cities. and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

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Coulomb Technologies ships more than 2,400 public and commercial charging stations in ChargePoint America Program

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

The ChargePoint America program is made possible by a $15-million matching grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy. Washington DC/Baltimore, Southern Michigan (including Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor and Detroit).

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MIT study says combustion emissions cause ~200,000 premature deaths/year in US; vehicles and power generation top sources

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Annual average concentrations of fine particulates from US sources of combustion emissions from (a) electric power generation; (b) industry; (c) commercial and residential sources; (d) road transportation; (e) marine transportation; (f) rail transportation; (g) sum of all combustion sources; (h) all sources. Source: MIT.

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Amazon leans on Rivian to deliver packages in 100 U.S. cities for the Holidays

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The 2022 Holiday season will be Rivian and Amazon’s first delivering packages in the EVs, and the e-commerce giant is depending on the sustainable transportation startup to deliver gifts in 100 U.S. cities this year. When the holidays roll around, Rivian will deliver Amazon packages in even more cities. Credit: Rivian).

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Florida Governor Rick Scott rejects proposed Federal high-speed rail project

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Florida Governor Rick Scott has informed US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood of the state’s decision to reject President Obama’s Tampa to Orlando high-speed rail project. Boston, Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore only had 3.2 It is projected that 3.07 million people will use the train annually. million riders in 2010.

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Virtual Reality Helps Students Improve Their Math Literacy

Cars That Think

JULY 22, 2023

She has first-hand experience in education: She taught math and physics in Boston-area high schools. She also served in executive positions in Boston public schools , New York City public schools , and Success Academy charter schools, also in New York City. Displayed on the student’s VR headset is a list of modules.

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US Public Transit Ridership in 2008 At Highest Level in 52 years; 10.7B Trips

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MARCH 9, 2009

billion trips on public transportation in 2008, the highest level of ridership in 52 years and a modern ridership record, according to a report released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). in 2008, according to the US Department of Transportation. in 2008, according to the US Department of Transportation.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

One of the gurus of car sharing, Dr. Susan Shaheen of UC Berkeley, says we are in the age of shared mobility where new modes of alternative transportation services are making great changes. Car shipping also plays a crucial role in the transition from vehicle sales to transportation services. In the U.S.

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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

Green Cars News

APRIL 18, 2009

It is noted that rail is among the cleanest and most energy efficient passenger transportation modes and a network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance its advantages. Northern New England Corridor (Boston, Montreal, Portland, Springfield, New Haven, Albany). Florida Corridor (Orlando, Tampa, Miami).

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Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.

Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

3, 2022, I reserved a seat in a Megabus coach for the busy Sunday after Thanksgiving to return to Boston after visiting family in Philadelphia. Gabriel, Boston Dear Gabriel, This may be small potatoes compared to typical Tripped Up fare, but no one likes getting nickeled and dimed and $3.99-ed Department of Transportation.

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ChargePoint completes ARRA-funded ChargePoint America program; 4,600 charging ports

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2013

In May 2010, ChargePoint was awarded a $15-million dollar matching grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy. Washington DC/Baltimore; and Southern Michigan (including Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor and Detroit).

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2009

President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, released a strategic vision and plan for a high-speed passenger rail (HSR) system in the US. Additional funding for long-term planning and development is expected from legislation authorizing federal surface transportation programs.

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EV Driven

APTA: public transportation ridership up 5% in first quarter 2012

Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

ARPA-E to award $14.5M to 5 projects to reduce energy use for transportation

GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt

Coulomb Technologies ships more than 2,400 public and commercial charging stations in ChargePoint America Program

MIT study says combustion emissions cause ~200,000 premature deaths/year in US; vehicles and power generation top sources

Amazon leans on Rivian to deliver packages in 100 U.S. cities for the Holidays

Florida Governor Rick Scott rejects proposed Federal high-speed rail project

Virtual Reality Helps Students Improve Their Math Literacy

US Public Transit Ridership in 2008 At Highest Level in 52 years; 10.7B Trips

Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.

ChargePoint completes ARRA-funded ChargePoint America program; 4,600 charging ports

President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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