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Is Houston Becoming A More Friendly Environment For Electric Vehicles?

Posted on January 25, 2018 · As electric vehicles become more common, is Houston becoming more friendly for them?

Infrastructure

More electrical vehicle charging stations to be built across Texas

Posted on September 28, 2022 · 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 July 7, 2022 · 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 June 20, 2022 · 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 March 11, 2022 · 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.

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Is Houston Becoming A More Friendly Environment For Electric Vehicles?

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