Sustainable transport

MP2 Energy Launches Electric Vehicle Incentive Charging Plan

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Electric vehicles, Charging stations, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Transport, Electric power, Electric vehicle conversion, Energy, Vehicle electrification

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MP2 Energy, a subsidiary of Shell Energy North America, is launching Texas' first customized, incentive-based charging plan for Texas Electric Vehicle owners.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MP2 Energy, a subsidiary of Shell Energy North America, is launching Texas' first customized, incentive-based charging plan for Texas Electric Vehicle owners.
  • The new MP2 Energy Electric Vehicle incentive plan is 100 percent renewable and enables electric vehicle owners to customize a charging schedule that fits with the plan incentives.
  • "This product is custom designed for electric vehicle charging characteristics and offers customers free energy to charge their vehicle at the most optimal time."
  • MP2 Energy has partnered with leading solar installers, energy storage providers and electric vehicle manufacturers to support the state's emerging technology growth.

Motiv Power Systems Delivers First of Seven All-Electric Step Vans to the United States Postal Service (USPS) as Part of CARB Funding Program

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Motor vehicles, Transport, Technology, Motiv Power Systems, Sustainable transport, Multi-stop truck, California Air Resources Board, Emission standard, Van, Battery electric vehicle

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Motiv Power Systems (Motiv), the leading provider of all-electric medium duty fleet chassis, has begun deliveries of Ford E-450 based all-electric step vans to the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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  • FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Motiv Power Systems (Motiv), the leading provider of all-electric medium duty fleet chassis, has begun deliveries of Ford E-450 based all-electric step vans to the United States Postal Service (USPS).
  • The pilot program of seven Motiv-powered vans is slated for deployment in California's Central Valley.
  • Founded in 2009, and headquartered in theSan Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems is committed to freeing fleets from their dependence on fossil fuels.
  • CARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health-based air quality standards.

Rideshare Central Examines The State Of The Gig Economy With New Survey

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Transport, Transportation network companies, Location-based software, Carsharing, Sustainable transport, Lyft, Uber

CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rideshare Central , a leading source of information and advice for the ride-sharing industry, today released the results of a survey exploring how drivers engage with the modern gig economy.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rideshare Central , a leading source of information and advice for the ride-sharing industry, today released the results of a survey exploring how drivers engage with the modern gig economy.
  • It is a trend driven largely by changing customer expectations and enabled primarily via mobile technology.
  • In addition to disrupting multiple industries and birthing several new business models, this has contributed greatly to the birth of something known as the gig economy.
  • A leading source of information about Lyft, Uber, and other ride-sharing services, Rideshare central covers all aspects of the industry, from insurance to driver pay to driver-centric products.

AFL Expands Rail Division with Acquisition of IMPulse

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Technology, Hardware, Telecommunications, Transport, Rail, Manufacturing, Engineering, Other Manufacturing, Transport, Rail transport, Electric rail transport, Sustainable transport, Electric power distribution, Passenger rail transport, Overhead line, Pylons, Urban rail transit, Light rail, Third rail, Tram

The acquisition will expand AFLs extensive rail transit systems product line, increasing productivity and output.

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  • The acquisition will expand AFLs extensive rail transit systems product line, increasing productivity and output.
  • Adding the IMPulse family as well as its product portfolio will further strengthen our impact in the rail transit market.
  • Headquartered in Mount Olive, North Carolina, IMPulse NC LLC manufactures overhead contact system and catenary hardware for all types of electrified transit systems including streetcars, light rail, intercity and commuter rail, freight, heritage trolley and electric trolleybus.
  • AFL manufactures complete electrification OCS solutions for high speed rail, light rail, streetcar, trolley, electric trolley bus and 3rd rail applications.

Talk About a Pick-Me-Up! T-Mobile Customers Score a Lyft Ride On Us

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Technology, Telecommunications, Transport, Other Transport, Mobile, Wireless, Communications, Advertising, Deutsche Telekom, Transportation network companies, Companies, Telecommunications, Location-based software, Transport, Sustainable transport, Lyft, Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Verizon Communications, EE Limited

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Lyft just announced during the Super Bowl that they have partnered to give Un-carrier customers a $10 Lyft this month with T-Mobile Tuesdays!

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  • T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Lyft just announced during the Super Bowl that they have partnered to give Un-carrier customers a $10 Lyft this month with T-Mobile Tuesdays!
  • "While Verizon and AT&T have been taking their customers for a ride for years, we're all about giving ours a ride on us," said John Legere, CEO at T-Mobile.
  • ET for a code with the maximum value of $10 off one (1) Lyft ride (Lyft Code).
  • If congested, customers using >50GB/mo may notice reduced speeds due to prioritization; Essentials customers may notice speeds lower than other customers.

'Five Free Rides' Incentive Program Launches on February 1, 2019

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Transport, Sustainable transport, Hitchhiking, Commuting, Crowdsourcing, Route planning software, Waze, Software, Carpool, Scoop

Five Free Rides gives new Scoop and Waze Carpool riders the opportunity to experience the ease of carpooling with improved technology.

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  • Five Free Rides gives new Scoop and Waze Carpool riders the opportunity to experience the ease of carpooling with improved technology.
  • New Scoop users can download the app and the free rides will automatically be placed into their account.
  • New Waze Carpool users should download the app and enter promo code CARPOOL to activate the free rides.
  • Five Rides Free is funded by MTC with grants from FHWA and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

2019 Electric Vehicle (EV) Impact Report - EV Shipments are Poised to Grow with a CAGR of 35% from 2016-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Electric vehicles, Transport, Electric cars, Electric vehicle conversion, Electric vehicles in Hong Kong

The "Electric Vehicle (EV) Impact Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Electric Vehicle (EV) Impact Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) shipments are poised to grow with a CAGR of 35% from 2016-2025.
  • This increased growth will have significant impact on the ecosystem around EVs.
  • Multiple industry stakeholders will see a significant shift in how their respective domains will evolve to cater to increased EV demand.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Enhanced Anti-Theft Device for Bicycles (LGI-2728)

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Sustainable transport, Bicycle handlebar, Sustainable development, Bicycle, Environmental technology, Sustainable technologies

For this reason, I came up with an anti-theft system that locks the handlebars, making it impossible for a thief to ride away."

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  • For this reason, I came up with an anti-theft system that locks the handlebars, making it impossible for a thief to ride away."
  • He developed the STEER STOP to secure the handlebars in a locked position.
  • The unit prevents a thief from riding away with the bicycle, as it cannot be steered at all while locked.
  • The original design was submitted to the Long Island sales office of InventHelp.

Global Electric Axle Drive & Wheel Drive Market, 2019: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Trends, 2017-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Other Automotive, Electric vehicles, Articles, Business, Sustainable transport, Market analysis, Electric car, Axle, Electric vehicle

The "Global Electric Axle Drive & Wheel Drive Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Electric Axle Drive & Wheel Drive Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Electric Axle Drive & Wheel Drive Market is poised to grow strong during the forecast period 2017 to 2027.
  • Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include latest technological advancements in hybrid and electric vehicles, demand for electric cars is the major trend in electric axle drive systems and advances in light-weighting in U.S. passenger vehicles.
  • Key market trends across the business segments, regions and countries
    Market Dynamics such as Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and other trends

InventHelp Inventor Develops More Comfortable Bicycle Seat (KSC-1384)

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Sustainable transport, Contents, Sustainable development, Sustainable technologies, Physical exercise, Appropriate technology, Bicycle, Cycling

He developed the BICYCLE SEAT to make riding a bicycle more comfortable.

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  • He developed the BICYCLE SEAT to make riding a bicycle more comfortable.
  • The seat prevents the cyclist from experiencing pain while pedaling.
  • The original design was submitted to the Kansas City sales office of InventHelp.
  • 18-KSC-1384, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.