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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EV Demand Could Drop 27% Without Tax Credit

Still, because EVs account for a small percentage of new car sales, removing the credit would have little impact on gasoline demand.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Nebraska Finishes US 275 Section on Eastern Freight Route

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has been working to improve the U.S. 275 corridor in segments for many years. So far, about 70% has been completed, according to NDOT.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Names Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary Nominee

Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Kansas Hydrogen Hunt Seen Fueling New Energy Revolution

A new Gold Rush is taking shape on a quiet stretch of Kansas prairie. There, a clutch of startups backed by the likes of Bill Gates are searching below the surface for hydrogen.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business

Buttigieg Celebrates Infrastructure Law as ā€˜Big Deal’

President Joe Biden and Secretary Pete Buttigieg celebrated a round of grants for transportation projects to help mark the third anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump Targets Auto Mileage Rules He Blasted as ā€˜EV Mandate'

The incoming Trump administration is looking to slash fuel-efficiency requirements for new cars and light trucks as part of plans to unwind Biden policies he has blasted as an ā€œEV mandate."

November 19, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Florida Man Facing Federal Prison Time for Biofuel Fraud

A Florida man is facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and filing false claims after overstating biodiesel credits that were reported to the IRS and EPA.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Autonomous Helicopters Focus on Agriculture

Rotor Technologies has built two autonomous Sprayhawk helicopters and aims to have as many as 20 ready for market next year.Ā For now, Rotor is focused on the agriculture sector.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Glut Set to Thwart Trump’s Call to ā€˜Frack, Frack, Frack’

President-elect Donald Trump’s vows to ā€œfrack, frack, frackā€ are about to collide with a global crude glut that’s set to, finally, temper record shale production.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Chooses Former Congressman Sean Duffy for DOT Chief

Under Trump, DOT will take a lead role in reshaping federal infrastructure investment to align with the priorities of the incoming president and Republican congressional leaders.

November 18, 2024