Trump Chooses Former Congressman Sean Duffy for DOT Chief
Under Trump, DOT will take a lead role in reshaping federal infrastructure investment to align with the priorities of the incoming president and Republican congressional leaders.
Trump Considers Revoking EV Tax Credit
President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to revoke an up to $7,500 consumer tax credit for plug-in EVs would do more damage to the Detroit Three’s electrification prospects than to Tesla.
Trump Team Is Seeking to Ease Rules for Self-Driving Cars
Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team have told advisers they plan to make a federal framework for fully self-driving vehicles a Transportation Department priority.
Tesla, Rivian Drop on Report Trump Wants to End EV Credit
U.S. auto stocks and Asian battery makers fell after Reuters reported President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate a key consumer tax credit aimed at boosting electric-vehicle adoption.
Thune, Key Transportation Senators Fill GOP Leadership Roles
Following the caucus’ announcement, Sen. John Thune explained the Republican team in the Senate would pursue Trump’s policies as well as assist with the confirmation of his top-level nominees.
Railroads, Unions See Trump’s Election Looming Over Talks
OMAHA, Neb. — The flurry of contract agreements announced this fall offers evidence that railroads and their unions are working to avoid the standoffs that led them to a brink of a strike in 2022.
New York Gov. Hochul Moving Fast on Congestion Pricing
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathleen Hochul is negotiating a modified version of congestion pricing with the feds that would start the Manhattan toll at $9 per day before ramping it back up to the $15 plan.
Trump’s EPA Pick Draws Praise, Pushback Over Climate Policy
During his nearly 10-year tenure on Capitol Hill, Lee Zeldin pushed back on the progressive policy proposal known as the Green New Deal.
Exxon CEO Urges Trump to Stick With Paris Climate Pact
The chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp. on Nov. 12 discouraged President-elect Donald Trump from withdrawing the U.S. from the landmark Paris climate pact.
Trump’s Win Sets Off Race to Complete Chip Subsidy Deals
The Biden administration is racing to complete CHIPS Act agreements, aiming to shore up one of its signature initiatives before President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House.