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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
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

FRA Awards $96.5M to Hydrogen Rail Projects in Three States

Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project’s cost, with a minimum 20% match that can include in-kind contributions.

November 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump

Newsom’s office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to “Trump-proof” California’s state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.

November 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility

Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.

November 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FHWA Awards $96M to 16 States for High-Tech Safety Projects

For truckers, Maine was awarded $5.2 million to offset a $6.5 million project to develop real-time hazard alerts about congestion, bad weather and height restrictions on low bridges.

October 31, 2024
Business, Logistics

River Horse Logistics Purchases 3PL Lynx Logistics

River Horse Logistics will buy third-party logistics provider Lynx Logistics for an undisclosed sum, the companies said.

October 9, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

EPA to Enforce Warehouse Emission Regulations in California

The EPA’s recent approval of a California law forcing warehouses to reduce emissions or pay mitigation fees tied to truck deliveries now provides stronger enforcement options.

October 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Cruise Robotaxis Returning to California After Accident

The testing is small scale, with at most five vehicles being run with test drivers at the wheel to do development work.

September 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

California Passes Similar AV Legislation Vetoed Last Year

For the second straight year, California lawmakers forwarded legislation to the governor that would require drivers to be in the cab during the testing of autonomous heavy trucks in the state.

September 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

California’s AB 98 Sets Distance Rules for New Warehouses

New large warehouses would have to be several hundred feet or more from homes, schools and other sensitive land uses if a late-hour bill approved by California’s Legislature becomes law.

September 3, 2024