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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

ATRI Analysis Looks at Predatory Truck Towing

Nearly 30% of crash-related truck towing invoices included excessive rates or unwarranted additional charges, according to an American Transportation Research Institute analysis.

November 30, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Survey Finds EVs Less Reliable, on Average, Than Gas-Powered

Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.

November 30, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment

Detroit Testing Electric Vehicle Chargers Beneath Streets

Crews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit.

November 30, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

New UAW Unionizing Drive Targets 13 Nonunion Automakers

The United Auto Workers union is launching simultaneous, public organizing campaigns at more than a dozen automakers including Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen AG and Tesla Inc.

November 29, 2023
Government, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight

Greek Shipping Giant Warns Panama Canal Chaos May Hit Suez

Congestion at the Panama Canal could result in delays at Egypt’s Suez Canal, possibly affecting cargoes of liquefied natural gas, according to an official at Angelicoussis Group.

November 29, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Transportation Leaders Urge Passage of Freight Rail Bill

Policymakers are calling on congressional leaders to consider freight safety legislation as the Biden administration enhanced its commitment to supply chain connectivity.

November 29, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

US Weighing Reprieve for Automakers on EV Tax Credits

The Biden administration has discussed giving automakers a temporary reprieve from rules aimed to limit a consumer tax credit for electric vehicles that contain certain foreign materials.

November 29, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment

Lithium Price Slump Means Batteries Are Cheaper Than Ever

Lithium's benchmark price in China is now down about 80% from its November 2022 record high. At that time, lithium miners were enjoying soaring profits and carmakers were seeing costs surge.

November 29, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Alabama to Build $30 Million EV Tech Workforce Training Hub

A $30 million workforce training center focused on electric vehicle technology will be built in Decatur, Ala., Gov. Kay Ivey announced Nov. 27.

November 28, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Warning: Drivers Who Drug-Test Positive Will Lose CDLs

FMCSA has issued a warning that late next year truck drivers who test positive for drug use will not only be placed on prohibited status, but will lose their commercial driver licenses.

November 28, 2023