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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian’s $6.6 Billion Loan Advances EV Factory Timeline

The loan would come from the U.S. Energy Department’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program.

November 26, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Rises 4.8¢ to $3.539 a Gallon

The U.S. average diesel price rose 4.8 cents to $3.539 per gallon, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for the week ending Nov. 25.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Lead Labor Department

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 22 named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor in his second administration.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Has Little Room to Revive Oil Supply, Official Says

OPEC+ has little scope to reverse its oil production cuts, which have triggered a wave of rival supply from the U.S. shale industry, Iran’s representative to the group said.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

BP Optimistic About US Energy Future Under Trump

BP Plc anticipates strong growth in the U.S. as President-elect Donald Trump improves regulations on the oil and gas industry just as artificial intelligence boosts energy demand.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

California EV Rebates May Omit Tesla Models

Gov. Newsom's office told Bloomberg News that the current proposal includes market-share limitations that would exclude Tesla’s popular EV models.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

California Pledges State EV Credit if Federal Subsidies End

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is promising to step in with a state electric-car tax credit if President-elect Donald Trump repeals a federal subsidy after he takes office next year.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Shifts to Virtual Meeting as Oil Futures Slide

It’s the third time in a row that the group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia has turned a gathering scheduled for its Vienna headquarters into a virtual session.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nebraska Sues Truck OEMs Over ‘Collusion’ on California Deal

Nebraska's attorney general filed an antitrust suit against four major original equipment manufacturers, alleging they colluded  to eliminate choice and raise truck prices.

November 25, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariff Concerns Propel Chinese Exports to Record Heights

China's export growth will accelerate to 7% in the final three months from the same period last year, according to the median forecast of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg Nov. 15-21.

November 25, 2024