article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

The $300-million investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. Highlights of the National Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan include: Charging Infrastructure.

America 290
article thumbnail

New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

Green Car Congress

The Administration is also working towards the use of electric vehicles in the City’s fleet of more than 13,000 yellow taxis. As part of its selection as the supplier of New York City’s Taxi of Tomorrow, Nissan is working with the City and taxi owners on a pilot program to study the use of zero-emission electric vehicles as taxis.

article thumbnail

Pennsylvania invests $7.9M in 21 alt-fuel projects

Green Car Congress

Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city. Giant Eagle Inc. Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc.

article thumbnail

Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Where it used to be Hertz or Avis–or a taxi–the choices now are much more complex. Uber’s value proposition is that it is cheaper than using a taxi and much cheaper than using a personal car. No surprise fees are charged for being early or late, like some other car sharing services. In the U.S.

Cars 99
article thumbnail

EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

The other challenge was where to charge the EV. There were two Level 2 charging stations about six blocks away in a grocery store parking lot, but that was not a convenient or reliable option. There were two Level 2 charging stations about six blocks away in a grocery store parking lot, but that was not a convenient or reliable option.