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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Sen. Thune Again Highlights AV Bills Safety Benefits

The nationwide adoption of autonomous vehicle technology would potentially improve safety and connectivity for the commuter and commercial transportation sectors, a key proponent of the technology in the U.S. Senate said at a hearing on March 23.

March 23, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Senate Committee Approves Ocean Shipping Reform Act

WASHINGTON 簫 A U.S. Senate panel easily approved legislation meant to facilitate the flow of freight at the countrys ports.

March 22, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

House Lawmakers Pitch Water Infrastructure Projects

Congressional policymakers promoted efforts to boost funding for ports and commercial corridors as a transportation panel pursues an update of the Water Resources Development Act.

March 17, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Congress Readies Semiconductor Production Bill Negotiations

A proposal to provide $52 billion for domestic semiconductor production is on the radar of congressional leaders as they set off on their spring legislative agenda.

March 17, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Fed Policymakers Unveil Hydrogen Transportation Bill

Legislation that would establish a grant program at the U.S. Department of Transportation to assist with the adoption of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 16, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

ATA, Freight Stakeholders Press CARB for Alternatives to Emissions Rule

American Trucking Associations is among the groups proposing that the California Air Resources Board consider supply chain pressures for granting the industry alternatives to certain regulatory compliance.

March 15, 2022
Government

$1.5 Trillion Funding Bill Backs Freight Programs

A $1.5 trillion fiscal 2022 bill that ensures funding for the federal government, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, has been signed by President Joe Biden.

March 15, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

ATA Urges Biden to Increase Oil, Natural Gas Production

American Trucking Associations, in a letter sent to the White House, is urging the Biden administration to expand domestic oil and natural gas production.

March 10, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Alcoa Unveils Lighter Wheels, Covers

ORLANDO, Fla. Alcoa Wheels introduced a new set of products designed to enhance performance and efficiency across the industry.

March 10, 2022
GovernmentFuel

ATA President Spear Pushes Energy Independence

ORLANDO, Fla. With U.S. fuel prices rising at a record pace, achieving energy independence nationally would help the commercial transportation sector, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said March 7.泭

March 10, 2022