Images from the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Feb. 23-27, 2020. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
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Federal Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Repair Bridges
The Bridge Investment Act, a bill meant to provide $20 billion to fix the country’s structurally deficient bridges by establishing a grant program, was unveiled last month by a bipartisan group of House lawmakers.
February 7, 2020Germany, France Team Up on Battery Plant to Rival Tesla, China
Germany and France set out a blueprint for a giant battery factory, advancing Europe’s bid to rival the capacity of Tesla Inc. China to supply the key part for electric vehicles.
February 7, 2020Ocasio-Cortez Announces Bill for National Network of EV Chargers
The Democratic congresswoman who pushed the Green New Deal to prominence aims to build a national network of high-speed chargers for electric cars under legislation unveiled on Feb. 6.
February 6, 2020NHTSA Grants First Approval for Vehicle Without Human Driver
For the first time, the U.S. government’s highway safety agency has approved a company’s request to deploy a self-driving vehicle that doesn’t meet federal safety standards for human-driven cars and trucks.
February 6, 2020Uber Gets OK to Restart Autonomous Car Testing in California
Uber has been granted permission from California regulators to test self-driving cars on state roads, the ride-sharing company announced Feb. 5.
February 6, 2020DOT Requests Public Comment on AV 4.0
The Department of Transportation and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy are inviting public comments on AV 4.0, the latest federal update of autonomous vehicle technology guidelines.
February 5, 2020CEOs Pivot Business Models to Feature Electrification
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Rick Dauch, CEO of Delphi Technologies, maker of fuel injectors for the light and commercial vehicle sectors, told an audience of aftermarket experts the powertrain space will consolidate very quickly over the next 12 months to five years.
February 5, 2020AAR: PTC Implementation for Freight Railroads Almost Finished
Implementation of automatic braking technology for freight railroads is nearly complete, an industry group indicated recently.
February 4, 2020CARB Launches Zero-Emission Freight Equipment Project
The California Air Resources Board started an initiative to promote zero-emission freight equipment at transportation hubs, such as ports, distribution centers, airports and rail yards.
February 4, 2020