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U.S. Commits to $7.54B Loan for Stellantis EV Battery Plants

December 2, 2024Embattled auto manufacturer Stellantis and joint venture partner Samsung SDI have won a commitment from the U.S. government for a loan worth up to $7.54 billion to help build two electric vehicle battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana.

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California Updates Zero-Emissions Incentive Plan to Focus on Small Fleets

November 27, 2024The California Air Resources Board approved a nearly $35 million incentives funding plan to support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses, and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.

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RNG: Trucks or Stations? Which Comes First?

November 27, 2024For potential buyers of natural gas-powered commercial vehicles, an important topic is understanding the ecosystem and infrastructure surrounding the fuel source.

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Stellantis Might Shutter UK Van Plant Over EV Rules

November 26, 2024Stellantis NV proposes closing a van factory in Luton, England after the automaker warned it may shrink output in the country over the U.K.’s zero-emission vehicle sales mandate.

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Rivian’s $6.6 Billion Loan Advances EV Factory Timeline

November 26, 2024Rivian Automotive Inc. won preliminary approval for a $6.6 billion federal loan that would support the construction of an electric-vehicle factory the company put off building earlier this year to save money.

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California Proposes Fix for Federal EV Credit Possibly Due for Chopping Block, Minus Tesla

November 25, 2024California Governor Gavin Newsom recently committed to restarting state’s EV rebate program in lieu of the federal EV credit possibly being cut next year.

Truck Manufacturers in Clean Truck Partnership Face Antitrust Lawsuit

November 25, 2024Daimler Truck, International Motors, Paccar, and Volvo are defendants in an antitrust lawsuit from Nebraska. The state’s attorney general calls the OEMs’ partnership with CARB “a classic antitrust violation.”

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CARB Zero-Emissions Funding Plan Focuses on Small Businesses

November 22, 2024The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue to support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.

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Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules

November 22, 2024An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from “unfair” practices by China.

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Biofuel Groups Ask Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Credit

November 21, 2024Soybean farmers in seven states are asking Congress to extend current biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credits due to a lack of clarity on a set of new rules ready to take effect in January.

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Two Years In: Fleet Reflects on Operations Since Implementing EVs

November 20, 2024Quality Custom Distribution chose to add Class 8 electric trucks to its fleet to achieve sustainability goals. Its VP of operations shares how it built up its EV fleet, charging challenges, and the surprising benefit of electrification.

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Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

November 20, 2024The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days, giving birth to a whole new transportation ecosystem, according to executives at the Volvo Group AB unit.

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Trump Nominates Fox News Host to Replace Buttigieg

November 20, 2024President-Elect Trump's recently announced pick for the next Secretary of Transportation has had mixed reactions.

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Third Anniversary of BIL Highlighted by Grants, Potential Challenges Under Incoming Administration

November 19, 2024Three years after the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden Administration continues to celebrate its historic passage.

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Canadian Transit Agency Makes Move to 100% Zero Emissions

November 18, 2024As part of its ongoing mission to reduce emissions from its public transportation services, the Toronto Transit Commission recently announced the implementation of a smart charge management system for its electric bus fleet.

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Public Policy is Setting the Stage for School Bus Electrification

November 18, 2024When millions of children across the country first returned to school this year, their ride to school might have looked, smelled and sounded a little different.

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