Volkswagen to Settle Dieselgate with $15.3 Billion, EV Ramp-Up
The automaker has agreed to provide billions to settle its emissions scandal in what is being called the largest auto-related class-action settlement in U.S. history.
Smart City Challenge Winner to Deploy Electric Shuttles, Push EVs
As the winner of the Smart City Challenge, Columbus, Ohio, now intends to use the $40 million award to enhance its transportation methods and go electric.
Colorado Gov. Signs Legislation to Simplify Tax Credits for AFVs
The bill will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017, helping to accelerate the transition to cleaner, low-cost, alternative fuels for Colorado fleets and consumers.
EV Rally Sets Off to Travel the World in 80 Days or Less
Teams will cross three continents, 20 countries and more than 40 major cities, aiming to beat the 127-day record.
Daimler to Invest a Whopping $7.9 Billion in FCEV, BEV Technologies
With a massive investment in electromobility, the automaker pledges to electrify all Mercedes-Benz model series.
LAPD Goes Electric with 100 BMW i3 Vehicles for Transport Fleet
Through a three-year, $1.4 million lease deal, the LAPD will acquire and use the EVs for transport and outreach.
BMW i3 REx Owners Sue Automaker for Range Extender Defect
Plaintiffs claim their EVs go into "limp mode" - dropping to dangerously low speeds and failing to accelerate.
DOE Pledges $22M to Develop Sustainable Transportation Tech
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has invested in three initiatives to catalyze alternative-fuel use nationwide.
Indiana School District Celebrates Purchase of Two Autogas Buses
The Blue Bird autogas buses will reduce pollution, provide a quieter ride, and slash gas and maintenance costs.
How Autogas Dispenser Standards Can Maximize Fleet Operator Safety
Adherence to NFPA 58, along with UL 495 and CAN1-124 listings, can create an ideal user experience.
DOE Chooses Climate Action Champion for Hydrogen, FCEVs
The City of San Francisco is embracing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for local transportation.
SDG&E Injects $7.5M in Education Push to Encourage EV Ownership
With this investment, San Diego Gas & Electric moves to “lead the charge” among large cities in electrifying the transportation sector.
SCE Launches $22M Charge Ready Program for 1,500 EV Stations
SCE says it will eventually seek to expand the program to approximately 30,000 EV charging stations.
LeeTran to Switch Entire Fleet to Autogas Within Five Years
A Florida public transit agency adds autogas vehicles to its paratransit fleet and plans a full conversion in five years.
IHS Says Auto OEMs Will Introduce 17 FCEV Models by 2027
A report from IHS Automotive says global FCEV production will reach more than 70,000 vehicles annually by 2027.
DOE, DOT Partner on Alt-Fuel Technologies, Smart Transportation
The two agencies signed an MOU to leverage their expertise in transportation energy technology and safety systems.
