At the current pace, the policy is set to miss its target of supporting over 15 lakh electric vehicles by the end of fiscal year 2022. Click to know more.
2021 Charlotte City Council elections likely to be delayed a year
City leaders are likely set to delay their 2021 elections due to a delay in census data. Yes, they can legally do it. Here s why. Author: Hunter Sáenz (WCNC) Updated: 1:05 AM EST February 23, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte s city attorney said the likelihood of Charlotte s 2021 city elections is slim to none. If they do take place, the city would likely face a lawsuit.
On Monday, Charlotte City Attorney Patrick Baker presented councilmembers with the reason and options moving forward.
Every 10 years cities and municipalities in North Carolina whose elections are based on districts have to review census data to determine if maps should be redrawn due to population growth.
Charging up battery storage capacity
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With the thrust on e-mobility, the government is on mission mode to boost the battery ecosystem
With growing concerns on environment protection and on achieving energy security, and with major technological advancements, especially in the field of battery storage during last decade, the world is today witnessing an unprecedented disruption in the way the energy sector and mobility once operated.
Much can be inferred from the recent market signals. First, the valuation of the global e-vehicle giant Tesla has reached $500 billion, that is, more than the next 10 automakers combined. More significantly, its valuation is now more than ExxonMobil, Shell and BP combined, the three oil giants of the past century. It may be argued by few that there exists some froth in this, but the situation gives a clear indication of financial markets firm expectation that EVs and batteries are the future growth areas, while oil shall slowly decay and may proba
Mobility sales tax proposal âoffensiveâ to people in North Mecklenburg County
Commissioners hear sales tax increase plan By David Hodges | December 15, 2020 at 8:23 PM EST - Updated December 15 at 11:28 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - While Charlotte city leaders make the rounds presenting the recommendations of the Charlotte Moves Task Force there is one thing theyâll need to keep in the back of their minds: The North Remembers.
Itâs more than a Game of Thrones reference for people who live in Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson. Itâs a reminder of mass transit promises that many of them feel were never kept.
Charlotte unveils mobility plan and tax pitch, council weighs-in
Council weighs in on transportation plan By David Hodges | December 14, 2020 at 9:59 PM EST - Updated December 14 at 11:26 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Monday night, the Charlotte Moves Task Force unveiled its mobility recommendations along with its pitch for a one-cent sales tax increase to pay for it. City council members seemed eager for details that werenât always available, while the clock to get the plan rolling is already ticking.
The main questions from council came down to cost, whether the was affordable or if the city simply couldnât afford