Government
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.
Stellantis Agrees to California EV Rules It Long Opposed
Stellantis NV has agreed to strict rules to boost electric cars set by California and adopted by several other U.S. states that the carmaker has previously blasted.
TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Volvo's Chayene de Souza and Magnus Gustafson discuss how new, connected trucks can boost business, enhance safety practices, and reinforce preventative maintenance plans.
Electrifying Trucking: $1 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure
The trucking industry transitioning to full electrification would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investments, a new study revealed March 19.
Biden Drops Mileage Score for EVs in Bid to Spur Sales
The Biden administration is setting a new estimate of the fuel efficiency of electric vehicles meant to better reflect the real world and further drive sales of emission-free cars.
Aerolane Seeks to Use Freighter Planes to Pull Cargo Gliders
Aerolane is testing a business plan to pull cargo gliders with small freighter planes.
Diesel Price Bumps Up 2.4¢ to $4.028 a Gallon
The national average diesel price gained 2.4 cents, the first increase in the past four weeks, to settle at $4.028 a gallon, according to EIA data released March 18.
March 18, 2024House Democrats Press Freight Rail Safety
Senior Democrats on the transportation committee in the U.S. House are calling on their colleagues to advance rail safety measures.
Canada to Raise Capacity at Port of Thunder Bay
Canada is investing C$6.7 million from its National Trade Corridors Fund on two projects to improve and increase capacity at the Port of Thunder Bay, a key grain transport hub.
New York Offers $16 Million in Hydrogen Grants
New York has launched two grant programs totaling $16 million to pay for developing, testing and trial runs of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and industrial hydrogen energy projects.
Virginia, USDA Offer $6.3M in Cold Storage-Related Grants
Virginia has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer $6.3 million in supply chain grants to expand transportation options and increase cold storage and flash-freezing facilities.
Buttigieg Celebrates Local Transportation Projects
Capitol Agenda: On March 13, President Joe Biden announced $3.3 billion for a program designed to reconnect aspects of cities and towns, from roadways to sidewalks.