European Carmakers Grow Charging Network for Electrics
FRANKFURT, Germany — European automakers’ network of highway charging stations for battery-powered vehicles is taking shape ahead of an expected surge in electric car sales as manufacturers strive to meet new emission limits.
January 16, 2020Senate Passes USMCA Trade Deal
A new trade deal with Canada and Mexico was approved in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 16, marking a significant accomplishment for President Donald Trump on his long-discussed desire to update the Clinton-era North American Free Trade Agreement.
January 16, 2020Palladium, Used in Catalytic Converters, Soaring Again
The palladium rally continues to defy all expectations.
January 16, 2020Susan Collins, 7 Other Lawmakers Recognized for Combating Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON — Eight members of Congress who are leading efforts to eliminate the trafficking of people nationwide were recognized by the Trucking Cares Foundation during a reception on Capitol Hill on Jan. 15.
January 15, 2020China to Buy $52 Billion of Additional US Energy Products
China agreed to buy $52.4 billion of additional U.S. energy products as part of a landmark trade deal signed by the world’s two top economic superpowers.
January 15, 2020Perspective: California’s AB 5 Threatens Future of ‘Gig’ Economy
California’s effort to reshape the “gig” economy hit a significant roadblock earlier this month when a federal court issued a temporary injunction prohibiting the application of the state’s new rules to truck drivers, citing a conflict with federal law. The roadblock is by no means fatal, but it’s not insignificant — not when there are so many lawsuits left to be decided.
January 15, 2020DOT’s Elaine Chao Announces ADAS, Connected Technology Programs
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced several initiatives relating to connected vehicle technologies and advanced driver assistance systems before a crowd of industry representatives Jan. 15.
January 15, 2020Fed Says Economic Growth Was Modest in Final Weeks of 2019
The U.S. economy kept growing at a modest clip as 2019 drew to a close, while a deterioration in manufacturing employment belied overall tight job market conditions across the country, a Federal Reserve survey showed.
January 15, 2020FHWA to Release Updated Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey
WASHINGTON — Results of a comprehensive national federal survey of truck parking availability will be made public in the next few months, according to a Jan. 15 presentation at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting.
January 15, 2020US, China Sign Deal That Aims to Simmer Long-Running Trade Tensions
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a trade agreement Jan. 15 with China that is expected to boost exports from U.S. farmers and manufacturers and is aimed at lowering tensions in a long-running dispute between the economic powers.
January 15, 2020