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Hawaii DOT Advocates Road Usage Tax for EVs

Hawaii transportation officials advocate a road usage tax starting with .8 cent per mile for electric vehicles to address shortfalls in traditional gas tax revenue arising from more green vehicles on roads.

December 5, 2022

New Programs, Resources Emerge to Help Communities Plan for EVs

The accelerated and extensive build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is prompting fresh conversations about their placement and the need for city-level resources.

December 5, 2022

California Lawmakers Eye Big Oil’s High Gas Prices

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Furious about oil companies’ supersized profits after a summer of record-high gas prices, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 5 will formally start his campaign to punish big producers by asking the Legislature to fine them and give the money back to drivers.

December 5, 2022

Guide From AASHTO, Other Groups Helps States Develop EV Infrastructure

A short guide to help state agencies collaborate in creating electric vehicle infrastructure has been published by a group of key national transportation, electric utility and energy groups.

December 2, 2022

Michigan’s Gas Tax Will Increase in 2023

Michigan’s gas tax is going up 1.4 cents per gallon starting Jan. 1, thanks to an automatic adjustment written into state law.

December 2, 2022

Hiring and Wages Extend Strong Gains, Keeping Pressure on Fed

Employers added more jobs than forecast and wages surged by the most in nearly a year, pointing to enduring inflation pressures that boost chances of higher interest rates from the Federal Reserve.

December 2, 2022

Mexico Tells US It Wants to Keep Talking on Trade Disputes

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s economy secretary on Dec. 1 proposed yet another round of talks with the United States on a dispute over Mexico’s energy sector.

December 2, 2022

Senate Passes Measure to Avoid Rail Strike

Moving quickly to help avert a rail workers strike that would have cost the national economy an estimated $2 billion per day, the U.S. Senate on Dec. 1 advanced a tentative labor agreement between railroads and their employees.

December 1, 2022

Transportation Industry Applauds Action to End Freight Rail Dispute

Transportation stakeholders are applauding the action by Congress to avert a nationwide freight rail strike, just weeks before Christmas.

December 1, 2022