How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...called Giga Berlin, which would produce half a million vehicles annually. Immediately, there were concerns from environmental advocates that..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Mobility for All

Three visions for our transportation future

"...• 40% of Austin vehicle miles should be electric, with EV "ownership culturally, geographically, economically diverse."..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Ray Wants to Bring Electric Car Charging Stations and Roads to Central Texas

Helping Austin travelers reach the future faster

"...freezing rain pings on its roof. The car, an electric pickup, is low on charge, but its driver is..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"..."Smitty" Smith – now executive director of the Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance (TxETRA) – says falling prices and..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

City Council: 'All Free Men ... Have Equal Rights'

Gay rights, public school finance, cab franchises, endangered species, and more

"...the 276 promised jobs. Taxi franchise permits (Item 72), low-speed electric vehicles (74), and pedicab regulations (142) are also..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Got an App for That?

From the lobby to the parks, council has an item for you

"...Riley, Mike Mar­tin­ez, and Kathie Tovo, finalizes guidelines for electric low-speed vehicles-for-hire, long idling in a regulatory purgatory. (See..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Low-Speed Ahead!

Council finally comes around on a pilot program for electric cabs

"...honestly, the last vehicle you picture is an open-air, low-speed electric vehicle more akin to a golf cart than..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Taxi Report Hits Rocky Terrain

With transportation, it's hard to find the middle of the road

"...the largely unregulated pedicab community and the currently illegal low-speed electric vehicle shuttle services (see "Doing the Electric Slide,"..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Headlines

"...• The Electric Cab of Austin controversy is back on the front..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature

Doing the Electric Slide

Electric cab item pulled from council agenda

"...Did a proposed ordinance to regulate electric cabs get pulled from last week's City Council agenda..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Climate, Meet Mobility

Copenhagen is all about green transport – and Austin should be, too

"...– I saw klima referenced in an exhibit on electric cars, an entrancing art installation inspired by melting glacial..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Pick Your Transport Future

Camaro and plug-in hybrids compete for 'ooh' factor

"...the Capitol South Steps the option was plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Robert Kanode, CEO of Valence Technology Inc.,..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...the state and place them on windshields of offending vehicles. No formal training is necessary; however, "to protect the..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...will involve, according to Perry's office, "6,800 personnel, 2,200 vehicles, 48 helicopters, 33 fixed-wing aircraft, and 35 patrol ships."..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...would switch from car to bicycle! There are good electric bicycles now, and even electric tricycles with sun canopies...."

July 21, 2006 Column

Naked City

"...or send your own postcard with name, address, and electric account number to Austin Energy GreenChoice, 721 Barton Springs..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

Where the (Early Action) Rubber Meets the (Clean Air) Road

Local leaders take the first steps toward real-world solutions to our air-quality problems.

"...VEHICLES: Inspection/maintenance -- i.e., mandatory emissions testing..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...plenty we can do. We need to make all vehicles in Travis County pass strict yearly emissions inspections. We..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column

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Post-election political rumblings , and Music Editor Raoul Hernandez takes it on the chin from Nina Simone fans.

"...requirements for emissions, we might have 25 million non-polluting electrical cars on the roads of America and independence from..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column

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Yoga and Starbucks. Karaoke and republicans. Squirrel rifles and Al Gore. Together for the first time in this week's letters to the editor!

"...I think it would be smarter to start with electric buses and lightweight trams than a large rail system...."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column

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Bush on Borderline

"...by requiring new car makers to put much lower-polluting vehicles on the road, and requiring oil companies to produce..."

June 11, 1999 Column

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Nofziger Responds

"...the best record of anyone in the city on electric utility issues over the last 18 years...."

April 25, 1997 Column

Tied to the Tracks

"...vast MetroRail project, which basically duplicates the old Pacific Electric streetcar system around which Los Angeles grew in the..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...THE CHEMICAL WEDDING Electric Lounge, Thursday, March 13..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

311 Story in Error

"...most people will still get around by single-occupancy motor vehicles. Gasoline will still be cheap. Speed limits will still..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column