Energy & Environment
Houston startup selected for federal program to develop better battery technology for electric vehicles
Posted on · Zeta Energy's battery technology relies on raw materials that can be sourced domestically.
Tag: Electric vehicles
Infrastructure
More electrical vehicle charging stations to be built across Texas
Posted on · Texas’ EV charging plan outlines how the state will grow its emerging charging network of approximately 5,798 public charging ports, using funding from President Biden’s infrastructure law.
Houston Matters
Why the Justice Department is investigating Texas over its border initiative (July 7, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: City and county leaders plan to sue Union Pacific over alleged toxic pollution from the railroad's Fifth Ward site. Plus, we learn why the Justice Department is investigating Texas over its Operation Lone Star border initiative. And we discuss how the recent Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade could lead to an erosion of privacy rights.
Energy & Environment
Texas plans to place charging stations for electric cars every 50 miles on most interstates
Posted on · With $408 million in federal funds, the state wants to build enough charging stations to support 1 million electric vehicles.
Houston Matters
Bail bond reform measure fails, and electric vehicles in Houston (March 11, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We learn why a measure that would have set a minimum down payment recquired in order to bond out of jail on certain offenses failed to pass, we discuss where the infrastructre stands for electric vehicles in Houston, and we learn about a new exhibit on the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Transportation
New study looks at how to make electric vehicles more accessible in Houston
Posted on · Researchers are looking at what needs to be done to get more working families into electric cars and how to create the infrastructure needed to support those vehicles.
Energy & Environment
How Utility Companies Are Helping Customers Transition To Electric Vehicles
Posted on · As electric vehicles grow in popularity utility companies are being called on to help provide infrastructure for cities, states, and at people's homes.
Bauer Business Focus
Startup Offers Tesla Rides Between Texas Cities
Posted on · ElecTrip targets corporations with its environmentally friendly door-to-door transportation service.
Bauer Business Focus
Will Electric Cars Soon Take over America’s Roads?
Posted on · The University of Houston looked into the state of electric vehicles.
Transportation
New Report Says Houston Needs To Prepare For More Electric Vehicles On The Road
Posted on · A state environmental group is expecting a huge increase in the number of electric vehicles in Houston. And that means the city will need hundreds more charging stations over the next decade
Houston Matters
Is Houston Becoming A More Friendly Environment For Electric Vehicles?
Posted on · As electric vehicles become more common, is Houston becoming more friendly for them?