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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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NHTSA Reviews Claims of Unintended Acceleration in Teslas

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is evaluating allegations that Tesla Inc. vehicles contain a defect that can cause sudden unintended acceleration, according to a notice posted on the agency’s website.

January 17, 2020
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China’s Wider Fight With US Is Only Just Beginning After Trade Deal

In a letter read out during the Jan. 15 trade deal signing at the White House, Chinese leader Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Donald Trump to take steps to “enhance mutual trust and cooperation between us.â€

January 17, 2020
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Judge Sides With California Trucking Association, Issues Preliminary Injunction in AB 5 Fight

A federal judge in San Diego on Jan. 16 issued a preliminary injunction against the trucking component of a California law that would restrict how independent workers can be classified by companies. The judge’s ruling means the state of California cannot implement the law as it pertains to the trucking industry.

January 16, 2020
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Alliant Reconfigures $46.5 Million Freight Hub Project in Iowa

Shifting market needs and ballooning costs led Alliant Energy Transportation to revamp a multimillion-dollar intermodal project on nearly 75 acres it owns, northwest of Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids.

January 16, 2020
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Alabama to Fund 31 Road Projects With $7 Million From Increased Fuel Tax

Alabama cities and counties will get $7 million from the state’s increased fuel tax to help fund 31 road projects, Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation announced Jan. 16.

January 16, 2020
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European Carmakers Grow Charging Network for Electrics

FRANKFURT, Germany — European automakers’ network of highway charging stations for battery-powered vehicles is taking shape ahead of an expected surge in electric car sales as manufacturers strive to meet new emission limits.

January 16, 2020
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Senate Passes USMCA Trade Deal

A new trade deal with Canada and Mexico was approved in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 16, marking a significant accomplishment for President Donald Trump on his long-discussed desire to update the Clinton-era North American Free Trade Agreement.

January 16, 2020
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Susan Collins, 7 Other Lawmakers Recognized for Combating Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON — Eight members of Congress who are leading efforts to eliminate the trafficking of people nationwide were recognized by the Trucking Cares Foundation during a reception on Capitol Hill on Jan. 15.

January 15, 2020
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China to Buy $52 Billion of Additional US Energy Products

China agreed to buy $52.4 billion of additional U.S. energy products as part of a landmark trade deal signed by the world’s two top economic superpowers.

January 15, 2020