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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Government, Business, Technology

Northvolt Gets New Extension to Submit Documents to US Court

Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB has been granted a second deadline extension to file schedules and statements with a bankruptcy court in the U.S., according to a ruling on Jan. 15.

Charles Daly | Bloomberg News
January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Biden Executive Order Aims to Shore Up Cyber Defenses

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Jan. 16 aimed at strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity.

David Klepper | Associated Press
January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal

Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

US to Finalize Billions in Funding for Rivian, Plug Power

The Biden administration is poised to finalize billions of dollars in financing for electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive and hydrogen manufacturer Plug Power.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Readies Tariffs on $105 Billion of US Products

Canada has drawn up an initial list of C$150 billion of U.S.-manufactured items that it would hit with tariffs if President-elect Donald Trump decides to levy tariffs against Canadian goods.

Brian Platt | Bloomberg News
January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Duffy Promises Bold Vision as Trump’s Transportation Nominee

“If confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology,” the nominee told senators Jan. 15.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Duffy Vows to Not Protect Musk in NHTSA Probe of Tesla

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead USDOT, promised to not interfere with ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary.

Bernard Condon | Associated Press
January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Trade Wars May Slow Battery Price Plunge

Battery prices are set to fall for a third straight year — though not nearly as much as in the past, due to rising trade tensions and metals prices, according to analysts at BloombergNEF.

William Mathis | Bloomberg News
January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC Sees Steady Oil Demand Growth in First Look at 2026

OPEC forecast another year of steady oil demand growth, driven by India and China, in its first detailed assessment of 2026.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

McKinsey Looks Toward Tech-Driven Future for Trucking

LAS VEGAS — McKinsey & Co. shared its expectations of a more technological, integrated and cleaner truck market during CES 2025.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 15, 2025