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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.

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Automakers Urge EU to Delay Stricter Emissions Mandates

The European Union should use emergency regulation to delay its 2025 emissions targets for automakers, according to a draft proposition from the industry lobby seen by Bloomberg.

September 12, 2024
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Presidential Candidates Emphasize Energy Policies

The two major presidential candidates outlined divergent viewpoints for the future of the nations energy sector during their first debate on Sept. 10.

September 12, 2024
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Congressional Leaders Work to Avert Oct. 1 Shutdown

Congressional leaders kicked off negotiations to avert a federal government shutdown.

September 12, 2024
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FMC Chairman Breaks Down Post-Pandemic Supply Chain

FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei said the COVID-19 pandemic brought heightened awareness to supply chain issues and revealed what was working and what wasnt across global shipping lanes.

September 12, 2024
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Industry Leaders Praise FLOW for Improving Freight Predictions

The transportation sector can better forecast freight trends when companies share information, according to stakeholders of an initiative aimed at facilitating that exchange.

September 12, 2024
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Auditing Report Calls EUs Hydrogen Targets Unrealistic

The European Union is likely to miss its hydrogen targets due to unrealistic goals driven by political will and needs a strategic plan, a financial watchdog says.

September 12, 2024
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GM in Talks to Buy Chinese Batteries Made in US by TDK

General Motors is in discussions to buy EV batteries that would use technology from Chinas CATL and be assembled at a new plant slated to be built in the U.S., Bloomberg reports.

September 12, 2024
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NHTSA Investigates Safety Issue Reported in VinFast Cars

A U.S. regulator has opened a preliminary investigation into some electric vehicles manufactured by Vietnams VinFast Auto Ltd. over a safety issue.

September 12, 2024
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USPS Debuts New Mail Trucks Made by Oshkosh Defense

ATHENS, Ga. The first handful of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles that rolled onto postal routes in August are getting rave reviews from letter carriers.

September 12, 2024
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Hurricane Francine Nears Louisiana as Category 2 Storm

MORGAN CITY, La. Hurricane Francine barreled toward Louisiana on Sept. 11, strengthening to a Category 2 storm that could bring deadly storm surge to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

September 11, 2024