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Oxford City Council, GB creates electric vehicle dynamic purchasing system
Oxford City Council has created the electric vehicle dynamic purchasing system (EV DPS) to provide a reliable, efficient and quick procurement solution to address the key complexities of procuring in this market for all UK public sector organizations to use for free.
Oxford City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Wollongong, NSW works toward its long-term emissions goals with a pilot of kerbside EV chargers
Wollongong's Climate Change Mitigation Plan 2023-2030 calls for net-zero emissions by 2050. A one-year pilot with Endeavour Energy and EVX Australia tests the impacts of kerbside vehicle charging on carbon emissions. Five locations throughout the council were selected based on grid and local attraction proximity. Each location features a pole-mounted charger and two dedicated parking spots. EV owners can recharge their batteries for AU$0.50 per kilowatt hour.
Wollongong, NSW
Australia
Detroit, MI introduces the first wireless EV charging roadway in the United States
Detroit worked with the Michigan Department of Transportation and Electreon on installing innovative road technology. Inductive coils underneath 14th Street wirelessly transfer electricity to passing electric vehicles with Electreon receivers. This installation runs through the Michigan Central Innovation District with a Ford E-Transit van used for the first test drive. Once completed, a one-mile stretch of wireless charging road will be used to test the technology's effectiveness.
Detroit, MI
United States
San Francisco, CA connects commuters to Treasure Island locations with its autonomous shuttle pilot
The nine-month Loop pilot operates two Beep self-driving shuttles on a route through central Treasure Island. Commuters ride for free and the seven-stop route starts and stops at Ship Shape Community Center. The Loop runs seven days a week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with stops serviced every 20 minutes. Local officials are evaluating if autonomous shuttles complement the existing Muni 25 bus line, function well in daily traffic, and serve commuter needs.
San Francisco, CA
United States
Seattle, WA Heavy Duty Truck Electrification Incentive Pilot reduces emissions from freight
Nine percent of Seattle's carbon emissions are generated by trucks driving to and from the port. This program provides instant rebates of up to 40% during all-electric freight truck purchases by selected operators. A $1.7 million incentive fund covers costs up to $180,000 per truck, reducing the financial burden of decarbonization on drivers and operators. Increased electric truck use supports the city's goal of 30% zero-emission deliveries by 2030.
Seattle, WA
United States
Plymouth City Council, GB supports sustainable commutes with Connect Plymouth initiative
Plymouth and Beryl Bikes partnered to place 500 e-bikes and 90 parking locations throughout the city. Three hundred EV fast-charging stations by Wenea can be accessed by the public through the manufacturer's mobile app. Car-sharing company Co Cars introduced a fleet of all-electric Volkswagen ID.3s for hourly use by club members. The Connect Plymouth website includes an interactive map of transit options and a travel planning tool.
Plymouth City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Cary, NC evaluates Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation at Bond Park
Town officials partnered with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on the three-month CASSI pilot. An eight-seat, all-electric Navya shuttle completes four stops between the Community Center and the Senior Center each weekday. The CASSI operates at a maximum speed of 12 miles per hour. Autonomous operation is made possible by using LiDAR, GPS, and live video footage with an onboard attendant available for manual operation if necessary.
Cary, NC
United States
Rochester, NY evaluates sustainable solution to transit inequity with Floshare EV sharing program
The Floshare pilot stations shareable Chevy Bolts at three public parking lots. Commuters reserve EVs for $5 per hour or $40 per day on the Floshare mobile app. Each trip includes 150 free miles, insurance, roadside assistance, and free charges using EV Connect cards. City officials offered $10 in Floshare credits for every completed survey during a month-long engagement on user experiences.
Rochester, NY
United States
New York, NY introduces Charge Safe, Ride Safe plan for improved micro-mobility battery safety
City officials published the plan in response to device fires caused by unregulated lithium-ion batteries. A proposed safe equipment access plan swaps unsafe batteries for new batteries in personal devices through buybacks or rebates. The 2023 DOT Studio Challenge will encourage pilots of charging technologies for food delivery workers and residential use. Charge Safe, Ride Safe also calls for public education on micro-mobility safety and targeted enforcement of fire code violations.
New York, NY
United States
Perth, WA expands its sustainable transit offerings during e-scooter pilot with Bird and Neuron
Perth selected Bird and Neuron as licensed operators for its two-year e-scooter trial. Users aged 16 and older can hire e-scooters through the operators' mobile apps at 80 locations. This pilot differs from other Australian trials by requiring the return of e-scooters to designated parking spots. E-scooters are limited to 25 km/h on roads and 10 km/h on sidewalks. Geofencing technology prevents scooter use in three high-traffic pedestrian areas.
Perth, WA
Australia
Amsterdam, NH engages public on long-term planning of public EV charging stations
Amsterdam set a goal of adding 6,000 new public stations throughout the city by 2025. A one-month engagement campaign sought resident suggestions on future charging locations. City officials received 1,773 location pins on an interactive map along with comments about EV charging. The resulting location plan combined existing charger locations, 228 proposed locations that were not feasible, and 93 suggestions under further consideration.
Amsterdam, NH
Netherlands
Milton Keynes Council, GB collaborates with Kerbo on pilot of on-street EV charging technology
Trial participants in the Oxley Park district without off-street parking benefit from safe EV charging. Kerbo's system includes a narrow polymer channel built into the sidewalk between the user's front door and their on-street parking spot. The charging cable rests underneath a self-sealing lid for protection from pedestrians and the elements during operation. A successful pilot may lead to expanded use of Kerbo, thus decreasing charging costs and barriers to EV ownership.
Milton Keynes Council, GB
United Kingdom