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Florida’s Blue Innovations Group Betting on Electric Boats

As Tesla helped usher in electric cars, a Tampa Bay, Fla., company seeks to do the same for boating. Blue Innovations Group, founded by former Tesla global head of manufacturing Chuan “John” Vo, is working out of Pinellas Park on a 30-foot-long boat powered by only electricity.

Bernadette Berdychowski | Tampa Bay Times
December 29, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

California Bill Says Tesla Can’t Call Cars ‘Full Self-Driving’

Starting in 2023, Tesla will effectively be banned from advertising its vehicles as Full Self-Driving in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Ricardo Cano | San Francisco Chronicle
December 28, 2022
Business, Technology, TCA

Toyota President Expresses Caution on Electric Vehicles

The president of Toyota Motor Corp. is publicly questioning whether the auto industry should transition as quickly to electric vehicles.

William Thornton | Alabama Media Group
December 21, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Railroad Unions Call for Sick Leave Executive Order

Railroad workers are continuing their demand for paid sick days. The Sheet Metal, Air, Rail Transportation Union, or SMART, held an informational picket near the rail yard on Rice’s Point on the afternoon of Dec. 13.

Jimmy Lovrien | Duluth News Tribune, Minn.
December 14, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Federal Energy Grants to Spur DC Fast-Charging Development

High-speed charging for electric vehicles could be on its way to becoming a mainstream convenience, available at grocery stores, apartment buildings and other locations many people frequent.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
December 13, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Louisiana in Line for Federal Money to Restore ‘Hurricane Highway’ Shipping Channel

Louisiana may finally be in line for federal money to repair widespread ecological damage to the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet shipping channel.

Mike Smith | The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.
December 9, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Tesla Says Its Self-Driving Tech May Be a ‘Failure,’ but Not Fraud

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology may be a failure, Tesla lawyers admit — but it’s not a fraud.

Russ Mitchell | Los Angeles Times
December 9, 2022
Business, TCA

All States Transport Never Forgets Toy for Joy

Massachusetts-based All States Transport this year bolstered Toy for Joy with a generous $7,500 donation.

Ron Chimelis | The Republican, Springfield, Mass.
December 6, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

New Programs, Resources Emerge to Help Communities Plan for EVs

The accelerated and extensive build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is prompting fresh conversations about their placement and the need for city-level resources.

Skip Descant | Government Technology
December 5, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Michigan’s Gas Tax Will Increase in 2023

Michigan’s gas tax is going up 1.4 cents per gallon starting Jan. 1, thanks to an automatic adjustment written into state law.

Taylor DesOrmeau | MLive.com (Walker, Mich.)
December 2, 2022