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Electrifying Urban Mobility: Embracing E-microtransit for a Sustainable Memphis

E-microtransit represents a new era in urban transportation, featuring electric-powered services designed specifically for city environments. This innovative mode of transit employs a range of electric vehicles, from vans to bicycles, tailored to operate with high efficiency. Its core advantages lie in its adaptability and eco-friendly nature, catering to the evolving needs of urban commuters.

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Drive Electric Tennessee’s Ambitious EV Goals: A Shift Towards Sustainability

Drive Electric Tennessee (DET), a coalition encompassing state agencies, electric utilities, various cities, universities, vehicle manufacturers, businesses, and advocacy groups, is setting an ambitious target. Their goal is to see 200,000 electric vehicles (EVs) cruising along Tennessee’s roads by 2028. This initiative reflects a broader commitment to enhance environmental sustainability and modernize the transportation infrastructure

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Nailing The Memphis Challenge Application

The Ford Urbanite Challenge invites proposals for mobility solutions in Memphis. Funding will be allocated to pilot projects that address the community’s mobility needs. The application is now LIVE on F6S: https://www.f6s.com/urbanite-challenge-memphis . Here are some tips on how to ace your application: Read the explore report: Before beginning the application, take time to go

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Focus Groups To Understand the State of Black Business in Memphis

Start Co. along with the City of Memphis, Christian Brothers University, Black Business Association, the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Memphis Commission, and Heartland Forward are doing data analysis on the state of Black businesses that goes beyond revenue and paid headcount. We are looking at: the complexities of starting a business out of

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Workforce Development with Shared Data: Results from Los Angeles

  In response to the Great Recession, leaders looked for protective measures against widespread losses within the national economy while also creating opportunities for resilient recovery.  Lawmakers enacted the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address this need. The law improved the workforce development system overall, including new responsive services, upskilling support (education which corresponds

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