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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.

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CARB Rules Seen as Hindrance to Obtaining New Diesel Vehicles

Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.

November 14, 2024
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NYC Congestion Pricing Plan With $9 Toll to Start in January

It will cost $9 for motorists driving into parts of Manhattan starting in January under a revised tolling plan that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking before Donald Trump takes office.

November 14, 2024
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Thune, Key Transportation Senators Fill GOP Leadership Roles

Following the caucus’ announcement, Sen. John Thune explained the Republican team in the Senate would pursue Trump’s policies as well as assist with the confirmation of his top-level nominees.

November 14, 2024
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Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025

Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.

November 14, 2024
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°®¶¹´«Ã½land Security Department Releases AI Framework

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other critical infrastructure.

November 14, 2024
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Ford Hit With $165 Million Penalty on Recall Failure

Ford Motor Co. agreed to a $165 million civil penalty to settle allegations the company failed to recall cars with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner.

November 14, 2024
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Global Oil Market Faces a Million-Barrel Glut Next Year

Global oil markets face a surplus of more than 1 million barrels a day next year as Chinese demand continues to falter, the International Energy Agency said.

November 14, 2024
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Railroads, Unions See Trump’s Election Looming Over Talks

OMAHA, Neb. — The flurry of contract agreements announced this fall offers evidence that railroads and their unions are working to avoid the standoffs that led them to a brink of a strike in 2022.

November 14, 2024
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New York Gov. Hochul Moving Fast on Congestion Pricing

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathleen Hochul is negotiating a modified version of congestion pricing with the feds that would start the Manhattan toll at $9 per day before ramping it back up to the $15 plan.

November 13, 2024
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Trump’s EPA Pick Draws Praise, Pushback Over Climate Policy

During his nearly 10-year tenure on Capitol Hill, Lee Zeldin pushed back on the progressive policy proposal known as the Green New Deal.

November 13, 2024