Posts by Madi Hawkins
Senate Finance Committee Republicans Oppose EV Provisions in Build Back Better Act
Senate Finance Committee Republicans Oppose EV Provisions in Build Back Better Act The Republican members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee signed a “Dear Colleague” letter this week opposing the electric vehicle (EV) provisions included in the Build Back Better Act. These provisions include an up to $12,500 tax credit for the purchase of an…
Read MorePresident Biden Makes Remarks on Right to Repair
President Biden Makes Remarks on Right to Repair President Biden spoke Monday before a meeting with the White House Competition Council about the 2021 Executive Order to Promote Competition. During his remarks, President Biden spoke about the Right to Repair movement, stating: “Too many areas, if you own a product… you don’t have the freedom…
Read MorePresident Biden Speaks to American Farm Bureau- Restates Support for Right to Repair for Independent Repair Shops
President Biden Speaks to American Farm Bureau- Restates Support for Right to Repair for Independent Repair Shops President Biden spoke virtually at the American Farm Bureau Convention on Monday. During his remarks, President Biden reiterated his support for the right to repair agricultural vehicles. Watch the remarks here: Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air…
Read MoreU.S. Postal Service Estimates EV Fleet Will Cost $3.3 Billion
U.S. Postal Service Estimates EV Fleet Will Cost $3.3 Billion The U.S. Postal Service released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement last month that analyzes a variety of proposed solutions for new purchases in the postal service fleet. The agency estimates that it would cost $3.3 billion or more to transition the postal service fleet to…
Read MorePA Senator Introduce Bill to Allow AV Testing Without a Driver
PA Senator Introduce Bill to Allow AV Testing Without a Driver Pennsylvania State Transportation Secretary Yasmin Gramian and State Senator Wayne Langerholc, along with 9 cosponsors, introduced SB 965, a bill intended to allow testing of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on PA roads without a driver. Companies such as Argo AI and Locomotion have been developing…
Read MorePresident Biden Issues Final Rule on Tailpipe Standards
President Biden Issues Final Rule on Tailpipe Standards The Biden Administration released a final rule on tailpipe standards today, reversing some Trump-era regulations and taking another step in the administration’s ambitious climate policy. The final rule, Reg. 2060-AV13, applies to vehicles model year 2023 through 2026 and requires that automakers make a 10.3 percent improvement…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Commerce Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for NHTSA Administrator
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for NHTSA Administrator The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing today on the nomination of Dr. Steven Scott Cliff, who has been tapped to be the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Dr. Cliff most recently served as the deputy executive officer of the…
Read MoreFHWA Guidance Prohibits EV Charging Within Interstate Right-of-Way
FHWA Guidance Prohibits EV Charging Within Interstate Right-of-Way The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published guidance this week regarding electric vehicle charging stations within the interstate right-of-way. Federal law prohibits commercial services, including electric vehicle charging stations, within the interstate right-of-way, including rest stops. This serves to enhance the businesses of off-highway communities and towns. NATSO,…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Releases Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan This week, the Biden-Harris Administration released an Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan that outlines steps federal agencies are taking to support developing and deploying a national network of electric vehicle chargers. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, passed earlier this year, allocated $7.5 billion for electric vehicle charging. The…
Read MoreEU Opposes EV Tax Credits for Union-Made Vehicles
EU Opposes EV Tax Credits for Union-Made Vehicles The European Commission sent a letter to U.S. Senate leadership this week urging them to reconsider the electric vehicle tax credits currently included in the Build Back Better budget reconciliation plan. The letter, sent by Vladis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, is supportive of EV…
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