A new Gold Rush is taking shape on a quiet stretch of Kansas prairie. There, a clutch of startups backed by the likes of Bill Gates are searching below the surface for hydrogen.
November 19, 2024Transportation Compliance News
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 whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Kansas Hydrogen Hunt Seen Fueling New Energy Revolution
Buttigieg Celebrates Infrastructure Law as Big Deal
President Joe Biden and Secretary Pete Buttigieg celebrated a round of grants for transportation projects to help mark the third anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
November 19, 2024Trump Targets Auto Mileage Rules He Blasted as EV Mandate'
The incoming Trump administration is looking to slash fuel-efficiency requirements for new cars and light trucks as part of plans to unwind Biden policies he has blasted as an EV mandate."
November 19, 2024Florida Man Facing Federal Prison Time for Biofuel Fraud
A Florida man is facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and filing false claims after overstating biodiesel credits that were reported to the IRS and EPA.
November 19, 2024Autonomous Helicopters Focus on Agriculture
Rotor Technologies has built two autonomous Sprayhawk helicopters and aims to have as many as 20 ready for market next year.For now, Rotor is focused on the agriculture sector.
November 19, 2024Oil Glut Set to Thwart Trumps Call to Frack, Frack, Frack
President-elect Donald Trumps vows to frack, frack, frack are about to collide with a global crude glut thats set to, finally, temper record shale production.
November 19, 2024Trump Chooses Former Congressman Sean Duffy for DOT Chief
Under Trump, DOT will take a lead role in reshaping federal infrastructure investment to align with the priorities of the incoming president and Republican congressional leaders.
November 18, 2024Four New Technologies Added for 2026 Crash Safety Ratings
The five-star crash test ratings, which most vehicles now receive, would not change under the new system. Consumers would see green check marks for vehicles with the new safety features.
November 18, 2024Diesel Price Drops 3瞽 to $3.491 a Gallon
The national average diesel price dropped 3 cents to $3.491 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 18.
November 18, 2024Ford Faces NHTSA Investigations Over Recall Issues
U.S. auto safety regulators are probing two recent recalls by Ford Motor Co. as the carmaker struggles to contain quality lapses in its vehicles.
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