The number of electric vehicle models eligible for a popular $7,500 consumer tax credit fell sharply as new rules from the Biden administration kicked in on Jan. 1.
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Electric Car Models Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit Cut to 13
Advanced Trailer Telematics Help Prevent Theft
You can lose a lot with an unauthorized open. Including a customer’s trust. Tamper detection, monitoring sensors, and location alerts put your fleet security miles ahead of locks and security—and can also help you run your fleet more efficiently.
January 1, 2024Hydrogen Hubs Central to State Government Action in 2023
Federal funding for hydrogen fuel hubs and competition for economic development projects were central themes among state governments in 2023.
December 21, 2023US Weighs More Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Including EVs
President Joe Biden’s administration is weighing a tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods, according to people familiar with the matter.
December 21, 2023US Carmakers Hit Record Gas Mileage, but Below Fuel Standard
U.S. automakers achieved a record average of 26 miles per gallon for vehicles made in the 2022 model year, but still fell short of current fuel standards, according to EPA data on Dec. 20.
December 21, 2023Battery-Electric Truck Growth Underwhelms in 2023
Progress in 2023 for battery-electric trucks was slower than expected, with demand underwhelming and improvements needed for the underlying infrastructure, some OEM executives say.
December 20, 2023Daimler Partners With Amazon for Fuel Cell Truck Trials
Daimler Truck plans to begin the first on-road customer tests of hydrogen fuel cell-powered Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks in global markets in the middle of 2024.
December 20, 2023Research Shows Tesla’s Autopilot Tech Fix May Also Be Flawed
Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million of its vehicles — an effort to have drivers who use Autopilot pay closer attention to the road — relies on tech that research shows may not work as intended.
December 20, 2023ATRI: California’s Zero-Emission Goal Comes at High Cost
California’s race to have near-total-zero-emission passenger vehicles and heavy trucks will result in a greater need for electricity at higher prices, an ATRI report says.
December 19, 2023On Regulation Front, 2023 Was a Year of Wins and Losses
Over the last 12 months, Department of Transportation officials have been claiming safety gains, billions of federal dollars for infrastructure improvements, and more.
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