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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 what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Elon Musk Will Reopen Tesla’s Buffalo Factory for Ventilators

Elon Musk says the Tesla factory in Buffalo, N.Y., will reopen for ventilator production to help with the coronavirus pandemic.

March 26, 2020
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Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota Seek to Restart Factories

Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps March 26 to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus.

March 26, 2020
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Projections Show World Could Run Out of Places to Store Oil

The world will run out of places to store oil in as little as three months, according to an industry consultant.

March 26, 2020
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Elaine Chao, Jim Mullen Honor Truckers, Update Industry Stakeholders

Federal transportation leaders thanked members of the trucking industry and updated them on recent regulatory actions during a conference call March 25.

March 26, 2020
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Italy Shuts Most Factories to Halt Virus

Italy has become the first western developed nation to idle most of its industry to halt the spread of the coronavirus, in a potential cautionary tale for other governments that are resisting such drastic measures.

March 26, 2020
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World Trade Sees Worst Downturn in Generation

The global economy’s most abrupt and consequential shock in at least a generation is unfolding at ports and other hubs of international commerce as the U.S. and Europe struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

March 26, 2020
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Senate OKs Historic $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package

WASHINGTON — The Senate late March 25 passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1,000 Americans. Following the unanimous vote, the bill now moves to the House.

March 26, 2020
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Oil Market Fears US Running Out of Storage Space

The U.S. oil market is displaying worries that stockpiles are going to run out of storage space, with futures being whipsawed as a growing glut counters economic stimulus measures.

March 25, 2020
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CVSA Postpones Roadcheck Due to Coronavirus Crisis

This year’s International Roadcheck, originally set for May 5-7, has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.

March 25, 2020
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Chinese Plants Ramp Up Again as Rest of World Reels

While much of the world’s output is grinding to a halt because of the coronavirus, China is slowly emerging from its shutdowns by restarting production at factories and resuming some flights.

March 25, 2020