article thumbnail

Boston is going is going big on installing curbside EV chargers

Baua Electric

Photo: Itselectric Boston is EV-friendly, but it needs more accessible chargers, so it’s going to install hundreds of public curbside EV chargers. I’ve had to use my credit card to get into a parking garage in Boston to fast charge, and it’s a real pain.) They can then plug and charge at any Itselectric charger in Boston and beyond.

Boston 52
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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). Lauderdale, FL (8.7%); Newark, NJ (8.0%); San Antonio, TX (8.0%); Washington, DC (7.9%). Louis, MO (8.2%).

2012 231
article thumbnail

Zipcar and the City of Houston launch municipal car sharing program; hybrids and EVs

Green Car Congress

This program is funded by the State Energy Conservation Office American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (SECO-ARRA) Transportation Program (SEP). Zipcar’s FastFleet technology has already been adopted through similar initiatives in Washington, DC, Chicago and Boston.

Houston 256
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

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.

Austin 225
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

Electrify America also will continue to invest in these Cycle 1 metros: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington, DC. Select DCFC stations also will be installed near multiunit dwellings (MUDs), expanding access to drivers who reside in apartment complexes and similar communities.

America 290
article thumbnail

GSA pursuing car sharing for Federal Government; issues RFI and launches car-sharing pilot

Green Car Congress

GSA is also launching a car sharing pilot program in Washington DC, Boston, New York City and Chicago immediately to explore best practices and test how the government can effectively integrate low-cost alternative transportation services. GSA’s ultimate goal is to help agencies find savings in their fleet program.

article thumbnail

Zipcar to expand Zipvan cargo van service across North America

Green Car Congress

The service was expanded to North America as a pilot program in November 2011, and has been well received by Zipcar members in the pilot markets of San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Toronto and Washington, DC, with over 12,000 Zipvan trips taken to date.