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Observations on the current happenings in the world of transportation from Transportation Energy Institute Executive Director, John Eichberger.

Where the Streets Have No Name

John Eichberger | July 9, 2018 Remember growing up? For some of us, that is getting more difficult but one of the hallmarks for many kids ...

Under Pressure

John Eichberger | June 1, 2018 The strongest pressure washer you can buy at Home Depot delivers water at 4,500 pounds per square inch. Now, imagine ...

Money for Nothing

John Eichberger | April 1, 2018 In the 1980s, a start-up television channel that focused on playing music videos launched a grassroots campaign encouraging viewers to ...

Land of Confusion

John Eichberger | March 1, 2018 Driving home from a congressional hearing at which I was asked, “Can we make this any more confusing?” regarding the ...

ICE, ICE Baby

John Eichberger | February 1, 2018 Alright, stop. Collaborate and listen. ICE (internal combustion engines) are here and they’re on a mission. Like Vanilla Ice came ...

Consumers Hold the Keys, Even Before Buying the Car

John Eichberger | January 1, 2018 So much is written about the future of transportation and the shift to electric vehicles, but not enough focus is ...

A Tango and a More Worldly View

By John Eichberger | November 1, 2017 I find myself thinking globally again – and as we enter the waning days of 2017, I encourage you ...

It’s All About the Denominator

John Eichberger | October 1, 2017 How often have you read a headline that makes you think the days of liquid fuels are over? Government initiatives, ...

Let’s Leave Our Baggage At Home

John Eichberger | September 1, 2017 I like to describe myself as a “recovering lobbyist.” After spending nearly 20 years either working in or lobbying Congress, ...

Dog Parks and the Global Transportation Market

John Eichberger | August 1, 2017 Have you ever been to a dog park? If so, it is usually easy to spot the dominant, confident dogs ...

Sowing the Seeds for Future Change

John Eichberger | July 20, 2017 “Tomorrow’s Vehicles” shows the vehicle market will not change overnight, but the seeds for more rapid evolution have been sown. ...