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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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Canada Matches US Subsidies to Win VW EV Battery Plant

Canada agreed to subsidies that may top C$13 billion ($9.7 billion) over a decade to land an electric vehicle battery plant by Volkswagen AG, the company’s first gigafactory outside Europe.

April 20, 2023
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Iowa Tort Reform Bill Goes to Governor

A landmark law in Iowa limiting jury awards to $5 million in accident lawsuits against commercial vehicles was sent to the desk of Gov. Kim Reynolds for enactment.

April 20, 2023
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Pete Buttigieg Talks Safety, Supply Chain on 2024 Budget

President Joe Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget request paves the way for improvements to the safety and connectivity of the nation’s mobility system, Secretary Pete Buttigieg said April 20.

April 20, 2023
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Former House Transportation Chair Bud Shuster Dies at 91

Former U.S. Rep. Elmer Greinert “Bud” Shuster died April 19 at 91. He rose to prominence as chairman of the powerful House Transportation Committee.

April 19, 2023
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House T&I Chairman Sam Graves Outlines Spring Agenda

Updates to national aviation and pipeline safety policies will dominate the upcoming schedule for the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 19, 2023
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Montana Nixes GOP Plan That Targeted Tester’s Senate Seat

BILLINGS, Mont. — A proposed change to next year’s Montana U.S. Senate primary that could have hurt Democratic Sen. Jon Tester’s reelection chances is likely dead.

April 19, 2023
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Tesla Cuts US Prices Again Ahead of Earnings Release

DETROIT — Tesla dropped the starting prices for its two top-selling models overnight, the company’s fourth price cut in the U.S. this year.

April 19, 2023
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New Jersey Halts Electric Vehicle Rebates

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily.

April 19, 2023
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States Await DOE Hydrogen Hub Selection

Several state consortiums met the April 7 deadline to be among the nation’s first hydrogen hubs as the U.S. Department of Energy begins to evaluate applications for funding.

April 19, 2023
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ATA Exec Andrew Boyle Presses EV Infrastructure in Senate

A senior trucking industry executive voiced concerns about challenges in ensuring sufficient charging infrastructure exists for adopting commercial EVs nationwide.

April 18, 2023