News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
The era of the electric car may have arrived. They are cheaper in the long term, better for the environment and Gov. Gavin Newsom is now looking to help boost sales among all income levels. Read More
The Union of Concerned Scientists believes electric vehicles are key to fighting climate change. Read More
The Bay Area is a mecca for green cars, so no doubt local drivers will be interested in this year's Top 10 "greenest" list produced by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. Read More
Three MTC Standing Committees will meet at the Bay Area Metro Center on Wednesday, May 9, in addition to a Budget Study Session, a Policy Advisory Council meeting, and a Policy Advisory Council Equity & Access Subcommittee meeting. Read on for a preview of the agenda items for the standing committee meetings.
Tune in live to the meetings on Wednesday from our Live Webcasts page, and bookmark the main Meetings page to read the meeting agendas and keep up with all the meetings happening each week. Read More
Interested in Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)? Ever wanted to take a Tesla Model S out for a spin? Bay Area residents will have a chance to learn more and go for a (free!) test drive through the rest of this week thanks to Electrify America's "Discover and Drive" tour.
This Tuesday through Thursday (3/13 – 3/15) at the Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco, and from Friday to Sunday (3/16 – 3/18) at the Great Mall in Milpitas, Electrify America invites participants to discover more about EV ownership, incentives and chargers and drive EVs such as the Tesla Model S, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Volkswagen e-Golf, Honda Clarity Electric and Honda Clarity Fuel Cell.
Event details including dates, times and location are provided below. Registration is required – RSVP here. Read More