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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo鈥檚 Robotaxis Are Now Open to Anyone in Los Angeles

Waymo on Nov. 12 opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

EPA Clean Ports Grants Pay for Hydrogen Equipment, Planning

Port facilities across six states will receive millions of dollars in federal funding for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles and fueling and charging infrastructure through EPA grants.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business

Ontario Premier Floats US-Canada Trade Deal Without Mexico

The premier of Canada鈥檚 largest province wants the country to negotiate its own trade agreement with the U.S., unless Mexico aligns with its North American partners on Chinese imports.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Picks Former Congressman Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Exxon CEO Urges Trump to Stick With Paris Climate Pact

The chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp. on Nov. 12 discouraged President-elect Donald Trump from withdrawing the U.S. from the landmark Paris climate pact.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC Cuts Global Oil Demand Growth Forecasts Again

OPEC cut its oil demand growth forecasts for this year and next for a fourth consecutive month as it belatedly recognized a slowdown in top consumer China.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada Orders Ports to Restart as Labor Disputes Choke Trade

Justin Trudeau鈥檚 government directed an independent labor board to end lockouts at Canada鈥檚 largest ports, as it did with railways in August, to avoid an economic disruption in the country.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

NHTSA Probes Whether Engines on 1.4 Million Hondas May Fail

DETROIT 鈥 The U.S. government鈥檚 highway safety agency is investigating complaints that engines can fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA to Charge First 鈥楳ethane Fee鈥 for Oil and Gas Companies

WASHINGTON 鈥 Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule by the Biden administration.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Pup Trailers Can Help Fleets Improve Efficiency, Lower Costs

Trucks pulling two 28-foot trailers, or 鈥減ups,鈥 have become common in the LTL segment as large fleets utilize these vehicle combinations to increase flexibility in their delivery networks.

November 12, 2024