President Joe Biden announced Oct. 13 that seven state-backed regional hubs will receive a total of $7 billion for hydrogen fuel production in his ambitious push for zero-emission green energy.
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California Eyes Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal
California is preparing a lawsuit to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. on concerns the deal could hurt consumers and workers, Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
Camera Rule Slammed Because It Doesn’t Include Freight Rail
Passenger railroads will be required to install video recorders inside locomotives, but the rule excludes freight trains like the one that derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio.
Two Maryland Schools Receive Federal CDL Grants
Two federal grants totaling $371,050 were awarded to two Maryland community colleges for commercial driver license training.
GSA Is Moving Ahead to Rebuild Two Maine Land Ports of Entry
Two freight land ports from Maine to Canada are getting closer to being revamped as part of the U.S. General Services Administration’s $3.4 billion infrastructure investment fund plan.
FY24 Transportation Funding Bill Awaits Consideration
The campaign for a new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has sidelined legislation designed to fund the Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024.
Waymo Comes to Southern California, and It’s a Hot Ticket
Driverless car company Waymo began offering 24/7 robotaxi service Oct. 11 in Southern California. Autonomous vehicle enthusiasts lined up at the Waymo stand in Santa Monica as early as 8 a.m.
Dashboard Tracks Federal Infrastructure Grant Use
Midwestern cities are spending more federal infrastructure grants to improve roads and bridges, according to a new National League of Cities dashboard tracking projects across the U.S..
Inflation Eased Slightly in September
WASHINGTON — Measures of U.S. inflation in September showed that the pace of price increases is still grinding lower, though at a slow and uneven pace.
Class 8 Sales Fall in September for Second Consecutive Month
Class 8 retail sales in September fell from the year-ago period for the second straight month, declining 3.2%, Wards Intelligence reported.