The auto industry and governments have increased their commitments to electrifying the transportation sector. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, the commitments will endure. Can consumers be persuaded?

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Local governments are leading planning efforts to ensure their transportation systems are both ready for flooding and other impacts of climate change and not contributing it. In New Jersey, examples include governments in the Passaic River Basis, those along the New Jersey shore and the City of Hoboken.

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Shopping malls had been suffering for a decade or more due to a “retail apocalypse” brought on by the rise of online shopping. Now the pandemic may push many over the financial edge. The trend to reinvent malls with housing, offices and other uses will accelerate.