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Rising Fuel Taxes to Hit Three States; California Warned

While no specific tax increase is taking effect in California, at least two state lawmakers are raising alarm about a set of regulatory and business circumstances that could send pricing soaring.

December 2, 2024
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Newsom, Musk Clash Over California EV Incentive Plan

Gavin Newsom is positioning California as a foil to Donald Trump’s policies, laying the groundwork for resistance on everything from deportations to regulation rollbacks.

November 26, 2024
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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
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

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
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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
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

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
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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
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

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
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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
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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