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Vermont city hopes ‘Airbnb for EV charging’ will give renters new options
Mar 20th, 2020 | By David Thill
Burlington Electric is partnering with a software company on a pilot program to spur charging at apartment buildings.
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Are shared e-scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips
Jan 28th, 2020 | By Jeremiah Johnson
Shared e-scooter programs may seem like a green way to get around, but these small vehicles can have big environmental footprints.
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Massachusetts city considers requiring climate warnings on gasoline pumps
Oct 31st, 2019 | By Sarah Shemkus
The city of Cambridge is aiming to become the first in Massachusetts — and perhaps the country — to require gas pumps to display warning labels describing the contribution fossil fuels make to climate change. The goal is to make consumers confront the impact of their choices, one fill-up at a time.
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How to Get Paid to Report Idling in New York City
Sep 19th, 2019 | By Jeremy Kranowitz
New York City is rewarding citizens for improving air quality. Thanks to activist George Pakenham, citizens can file complaints against idling vehicles and pocket 25% of the fine, which can range from $350 to $2,000. Here’s how it works.
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New Anti-Idling Toolkit: Take Action in Your Community
Jul 9th, 2019 | By Sustainable America
In the United States, nearly 4 million gallons of fuel is wasted every day as a result of vehicle idling. We’ve developed a new anti-idling toolkit to make it easy for anyone to take action against idling and make a positive impact on the environment. Help us make turning off the engine rather than idling as natural as wearing a seatbelt!
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Anti-Idling Laws Gain Momentum Around the Country
Jun 17th, 2019 | By Amy Leibrock
When it comes to reducing harmful vehicle idling, laws and regulations are a good start, but they aren’t very effective unless they are enforced or paired with public education. Find out what cities like New York, LA, and Washington D.C. are doing to solve this problem.
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How Cities Can Reclaim Their Streets for Walking and Biking
May 28th, 2019 | By Rachel Somerstein
The future of the country’s aging interstate highway system looks bleak, and that’s a good thing for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
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Meet America’s First Bike Mayor
May 15th, 2019 | By Amy Leibrock
An Amsterdam-based social enterprise is working to empower citizen “Bicycle Mayors” around the world as catalysts for transforming cities through cycling. So far, the U.S. has one, with more on the way. Meet Tiffany Mannion in Keene, N.H.
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Carpooling Apps for Families
Apr 3rd, 2019 | By Paige Cerulli
If you’re looking for a better way to manage your children’s transportation needs, new apps for organizing an old-fashioned car pool might be the ideal solution.
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Are Car Dealers to Blame for Lagging EV Sales?
Jan 29th, 2019 | By Jeremy Deaton
Head to a Ford dealership and ask about an F-150. You will be shown its features, invited on a test drive, and treated to a carefully practiced sales pitch detailing the truck’s strength, power and durability. Ask about an electric car, and you might have a very different experience.
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