Mobility House / Waymo / Camber / and Ice Cream Trucks, y'all

The Mobility House to Lead Vehicle-to-Everything Program  

The Mobility House, an expert in vehicle-grid integration technology, has been selected by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to lead a statewide vehicle-to-everything (V2X) program to unlock the potential of EVs as mobile energy storage. Working alongside clean energy solutions provider Resource Innovations, the two-year initiative will deploy 100 bidirectional chargers to residential, school bus, municipal, and commercial fleet participants, activating EVs as mobile energy storage assets. Prioritizing low-income and disadvantaged communities, program participants will receive the charging station equipment and installation at no cost. The program’s V2X technology will add an estimated 1.5MW of new storage capacity across the state, hopefully creating a scalable blueprint for future programs nationwide.  

 

Camber Helps Transit Agency Electrify  

Fleet electrification specialist Camber has unveiled details of their partnership with transit agency CapMetro in Central Texas, delivering 2.9 megawatts of power to their primary bus depot in Austin. A milestone in CapMetro’s ongoing electrification efforts, the two 1440 kW Camber Charging Systems can charge up to 48 electric buses simultaneously. Camber is also providing support services to ensure the vehicles are well maintained and optimized for efficiency. The new charging systems are interoperable with different vehicles, building the agency’s resiliency against future changes to fleet composition or advancements in technology. Camber President, Brendan Harney, said of the endeavor: “Our partnership with CapMetro represents a significant step forward in the electrification of public transit, showcasing how charging solutions at scale can empower communities to embrace a more sustainable future without sacrificing reliability.” 

 

Waymo’s Popularity Continues to Grow  

If you’ve walked around Los Angeles, Phoenix, or San Francisco lately, chances are you’ve seen one of Waymo’s self-driving rideshare vehicles. The robotaxi service is logging more than 200,000 rides every week, a remarkable increase from the 100,000 weekly rides it was reporting back in August. Across its service areas, Waymo’s vehicles drive more than 1 million miles each week. These figures are expected to keep their rapid growth, as Waymo and Uber launch a partnership to offer robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta this year, with services in Miami coming early next year.  

 

Electrify America Boosts Charging Experience for Customers  

One of the country’s largest fast-charging networks, Electrify America, has released details of their significant progress made in 2024 to expand charging and enhance customer experience. Electrify America tracked more than 16 million charging sessions last year, a 50% increase from 2023. The charging network itself grew to 4,800 DC fast chargers across 1,000 stations, with a focus on opening larger stations in convenient locations. In an effort to decrease wait times for available chargers, Electrify America is also rolling out idle fees that kick in once an EV reaches an 85% charge and hangs out over 10 minutes.  

 

Rivian and Ben & Jerry’s Sweet Collaboration 

Electric automaker Rivian is teaming up with eccentric ice cream maker Ben and Jerry’s to launch a new fleet of “scoop trucks”. Built on Rivian’s Commercial Van platform, the electric scoop trucks will debut at the upcoming South by Southwest conference before a nationwide tour. The collaboration emphasizes each company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, and the vans’ ~160 mile range is ideal for events and catering needs... or driving around town delivering ice cream.  

  

  

Upcoming events: 

 

CALSTART Member Reception presented by Optimal EV 

Date:      Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 

Time:       5:30p-7:30p 

Location:    Toftrees Golf Resort (One Country Club Lane, State College, PA 16803) 

           The Aspen Room 

Registration is required; please email Megan Fine ([email protected]) to register.   

 

 

Webinar: State of Zero-Emission Trucks in New York 

March 21st | 12:00 - 1:00 pm 

Join industry experts and community partners to learn about the actions driving New York’s success and how innovative policies such as the Advanced Clean Trucks rule are contributing to the significant progress the state has already achieved in deploying zero-emission technologies, attracting investment, and creating clean energy jobs. Register Here. 

 

CALSTART Webinar, March 13th – Making the Grade: Accelerating the Transition to Cleaner School Buses  

The shift to electric school buses offers school districts cost savings and operational improvements, all while helping to improve community air quality. This webinar, co-hosted by EDTA and featuring CALSTART clean school bus experts Alise Crippen and Ian Fried, will guide you through the steps and strategies for effectively implementing electric bus fleets and showcase how school districts around the country are leading the way in making the transition. Register here! 

 

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Resource Innovations and The Mobility House Tapped to Lead Massachusetts Statewide Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Demonstration Program, The Mobility House, https://www.mobilityhouse.com/int_en/our-company/newsroom/article/resource-innovation-the-mobility-house-v2x  

 

Camber Expands EV Charging Footprint in Austin, Texas, Delivering Power to CapMetro’s Transit Bus Fleet, Business Wire, https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250227640888/en/Camber-Expands-EV-Charging-Footprint-in-Austin-Texas-Delivering-Power-to-CapMetro%E2%80%99s-Transit-Bus-Fleet 

 

Waymo Has Doubled its Weekly Robotaxi Rides in Less Than a Year, TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/27/waymo-has-doubled-its-weekly-robotaxi-rides-in-less-than-a-year/  

Electrify America’s 2024 Stats Reveal How the EV Market is Blowing Up, Inside EVs, https://insideevs.com/news/752565/electrify-america-2024-charging-sessions/  

 

Rivian and Ben & Jerry’s Unveil Electric Scoop Trucks, The EV Report, https://theevreport.com/rivian-and-ben-jerrys-unveil-electric-scoop-trucks