Transportation

Zero-emission electric vehicles are here. Not a military assault, but a welcomed wave of the first 100% electric vehicle (EV), the Nissan LEAF.  Nissan’s compact, 5 door hatchback will have an expected driving distance of 100 miles suitable for normal driving, particularly a daily commute for most people. In fact, U.S. DOT Highway Administration indicates the 100-mile benchmark accounts for 90% of all household vehicle trips in the U.S.  

New rules creating tighter restrictions on vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions means healthier and cleaner air quality standards for public health and the environment.

Vehicle related pollution has been linked to poor health outcomes, especially children, according to a study. Government regulations combined with public support of healthy transportation alternatives signals America is waking up to the reality of the need to address our primary concerns—the health & safety of human kind and our environment.