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California Gets $122 Million to Build EV Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded California $122.9 million to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure for electric vehicles, including heavy trucks.

January 7, 2025
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Bustling California Ports to Close 2024 With Record Volumes

The Port of Los Angeles is set for its busiest December on record, and the Port of Long Beach is on track to have its best-ever year after the hubs handled an early and sustained peak season.

December 18, 2024
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Supreme Court to Review California Auto Emissions Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case stemming from California’s vehicle pollution limits, agreeing to decide whether biofuel companies have a legal right to sue over the regulations.

December 13, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Kal Freight Adds Directors After Being Accused of Malfeasance

A judge approved adding independent directors to Kal Freight’s board after the bankrupt trucking firm was accused of double-pledging its trucks as collateral to obtain financing.

December 11, 2024
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Rising Fuel Taxes to Hit Three States; California Warned

While no specific tax increase is taking effect in California, at least two state lawmakers are raising alarm about a set of regulatory and business circumstances that could send pricing soaring.

December 2, 2024
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Newsom, Musk Clash Over California EV Incentive Plan

Gavin Newsom is positioning California as a foil to Donald Trump’s policies, laying the groundwork for resistance on everything from deportations to regulation rollbacks.

November 26, 2024
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California EV Rebates May Omit Tesla Models

Gov. Newsom's office told Bloomberg News that the current proposal includes market-share limitations that would exclude Tesla’s popular EV models.

November 25, 2024
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California Pledges State EV Credit if Federal Subsidies End

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is promising to step in with a state electric-car tax credit if President-elect Donald Trump repeals a federal subsidy after he takes office next year.

November 25, 2024
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FRA Awards $96.5M to Hydrogen Rail Projects in Three States

Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project’s cost, with a minimum 20% match that can include in-kind contributions.

November 8, 2024
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Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump

Newsom’s office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to “Trump-proof” California’s state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.

November 7, 2024