Government, Business, Technology, TCA

ChargePoint Certified by Federal Risk Management Program

ChargePoint has received cybersecurity certification by the federal government, clearing the way for federal contracts and signaling a security focus in the electric vehicle ecosystem.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
February 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Global Freight, TCA

Cincinnati Airport Deploys Autonomous Baggage Handling EVs

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is using devices known as Auto-DollyTugs, electric autonomous vehicles complete with “robotic arms,” to handle baggage and cargo.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
February 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

Michigan Plans Fast-Charging EV Hub for Trucks on I-96

Michigan is joining California and other states in reimagining tomorrow’s truck stops, moving forward with the development of a high-speed charging hub for freight vehicles.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
July 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

High Cost of Hydrogen Remains a Drag on Adoption

If hydrogen fuel cell technology is going to become a desired and viable electric vehicle power source, the cost will have to come down.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
July 18, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Challenges Seen for California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule

Clean transportation advocates are in a race to transform the trucking industry in California to meet a mandate requiring zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and the challenges are many.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
May 22, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Federal Energy Grants to Spur DC Fast-Charging Development

High-speed charging for electric vehicles could be on its way to becoming a mainstream convenience, available at grocery stores, apartment buildings and other locations many people frequent.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
December 13, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

New Programs, Resources Emerge to Help Communities Plan for EVs

The accelerated and extensive build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is prompting fresh conversations about their placement and the need for city-level resources.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
December 5, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Panasonic Plans Major EV Battery Plant in Kansas

Panasonic has announced plans for a massive electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kan.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
July 15, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Texas Forms Self-Driving Car Task Force

The Texas Department of Transportation is moving forward with the formation of a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Task Force, made up of membership from state and local governments, academia, TxDOT staff and the autonomous vehicle industry.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
January 31, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

AAA Acquires Nation’s Largest Autonomous Vehicle Test Site

The largest autonomous vehicle test site in the United States has been acquired by AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah, one of the most familiar car-club brands in the country.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
January 9, 2019