Transportation

Mar 06 2025, AVERY OLIVER

Dallas-based logistics co. partners with EV transportation provider

A Dallas-based logistics company, MW Logistics, partnered with Georgia-based Lazer Logistics to offer sustainable EV transportation options. EVs are healthier, safer, and cheaper to maintain than diesel vehicles, supporting clients’ sustainability goals and reducing environmental impact. MW Logistics is optimistic about the adoption of these sustainable practices.

Dec 22 2023, Harriet L. Blake

'Surprise EV' forces car renter to get up to speed on electric cars

Last year, my daughter and I unknowingly rented an electric vehicle to visit my mother-in-law north of Boston. Unfamiliar with EVs, we relied on Google to learn how to charge it. Despite initial challenges, we discovered charging stations and EV basics. This experience highlighted the need for rental companies to inform customers about EVs.

Sep 01 2023, TEXAS TRIBUNE

Texas to bill electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 a year

Texas starts imposing a $200 annual fee on electric vehicle (EV) drivers as of today, arguing they should contribute to road infrastructure. This decision, backed by Senate Bill 505, has sparked debate over its fairness and potential barriers to EV adoption, especially among low-income Texans.

Jul 27 2023, JULIE THIBODEAUX

COVID puts the brakes on cross-country solar car race

The 30th Solar Car Challenge, meant to end in Los Angeles County, was canceled in El Paso due to COVID-19, with 14 staff and team members testing positive. Despite the early end, awards were based on three days of racing, offering valuable experiences to participants.

Jul 14 2023, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Cross-country solar car race rolls out Sunday from DFW

The 30th annual Solar Car Challenge, a cross-country race from Fort Worth to Palmdale, CA, begins Sunday. Featuring 20 high school teams, the event highlights student-designed solar-powered cars. Established in 1993, the Challenge promotes STEM education and alternative energy with workshops and extensive preparations.

May 26 2023, MARK FADDEN

Will ‘smart’ gondolas be the next new way to get around DFW?

May 25, 2023

Traffic congestion is a decades-old problem in Dallas-Fort Worth, and it took a Mountain View, California-based company to bring an innovative solution to North Texas — with a brief stop in New Zealand first.

With plans for high speed rail in the Metroplex stalled, a transportation option that most associate with amusement parks and ski resorts is under discussion.

Four DFW cities — Arlington, Dallas, DeSoto and Plano — have expressed interested in pursuing gondola-style mobility networks to address their growing traffic congestion issues.

Oct 21 2022, MARK FADDEN

DFW vs DAL: Which airport is greenest?

DFW and DAL airports in North Texas are rivaled for sustainability. DFW, a major economic engine, achieved carbon neutrality and targets net zero carbon by 2030 through renewable energy and efficient operations. DAL, while smaller, emphasizes urban sustainability with LEED certification, EV initiatives, and recycling programs.

Aug 05 2022, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Name chosen for trail connecting Dallas and Fort Worth

The regional hiking and biking trail connecting Dallas and Fort Worth is named DFW Discovery Trail. Nearly 1,700 voted for the name and logo featuring Texas wildlife. Expected by 2024, the 60-mile trail links city trails and is part of the 1,883-mile Regional Veloweb network.

Jun 23 2022, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Trucking co. adds electric big rigs to Fort Worth fleet

Fleetmaster Express introduced two Volvo VNR electric trucks in Fort Worth, part of a collaboration with Volvo, Ball Corporation, and Nacarato Truck Centers. The e-trucks, with a 275-mile range, support sustainability goals by replacing diesel vehicles. They will transport aluminum cans for Ball Corporation to reduce emissions.

Jun 10 2022, JULIE THIBODEAUX

North Texas nonprofit aims to speed up transition to EVs

The Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance Education Fund announced the North Texas Electric Transportation Compact to advance electric vehicle adoption in DFW. Led by Brandy O’Quinn, the initiative will collaborate with local entities to reduce emissions and improve air quality amidst federal ozone violation concerns.