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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, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking Touts Win as CARB Drops Clean Fleets Mandate

CARB's decision to back down on a regulatory proposal that would have required trucking companies to gradually add zero-emission vehicles to their fleets was welcomed by industry leaders.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Hino Motors Fined $1.6 Billion for Emissions Violations

Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors will pay $1.6 billion to resolve federal and state claims over falsified emissions data and excess pollution from more than 100,000 diesel engines sold in the U.S.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Northvolt Gets New Extension to Submit Documents to US Court

Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB has been granted a second deadline extension to file schedules and statements with a bankruptcy court in the U.S., according to a ruling on Jan. 15.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Biden Executive Order Aims to Shore Up Cyber Defenses

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Jan. 16 aimed at strengthening the nation鈥檚 cybersecurity.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal

Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

US to Finalize Billions in Funding for Rivian, Plug Power

The Biden administration is poised to finalize billions of dollars in financing for electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive and hydrogen manufacturer Plug Power.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Readies Tariffs on $105 Billion of US Products

Canada has drawn up an initial list of C$150 billion of U.S.-manufactured items that it would hit with tariffs if President-elect Donald Trump decides to levy tariffs against Canadian goods.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Duffy Promises Bold Vision as Trump鈥檚 Transportation Nominee

鈥淚f confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology,鈥 the nominee told senators Jan. 15.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Duffy Vows to Not Protect Musk in NHTSA Probe of Tesla

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 nominee to lead USDOT, promised to not interfere with ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Trade Wars May Slow Battery Price Plunge

Battery prices are set to fall for a third straight year 鈥 though not nearly as much as in the past, due to rising trade tensions and metals prices, according to analysts at BloombergNEF.

January 15, 2025