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States Lag Behind on Implementing EV Charging Stations
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Vehicle manufacturers are ramping up production of electric vehicles (EVs), with some companies, such as General Motors, promising an all-electric fleet as soon as 2035. However, efforts to build a national network of EV charging stations are slow-moving, even with investment from the federal government.…
Read MoreCrash-Avoidance Technology Can Prevent Fatal Crashes for Teen Drivers
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that crash-avoidance features or teen-specific vehicle technologies have the potential to prevent up to 75 percent of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. These technologies include automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane departure technology, and…
Read MoreHow the Pandemic Changed Driving Habits
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Read MoreSmall Business Cyber Training Act Passes U.S. Senate Small Business Committee
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Senate Small Business Committee held a markup yesterday for S. 1687, The Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2021. The Committee voted to favorably recommend this bill for passage by the full U.S. Senate. If passed, this legislation would create a program to…
Read MorePresident Biden Releases FY23 Budget Proposal
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components President Biden released his $5.8 trillion budget proposal today for FY 2023. The budget includes $105 billion for the U.S. Department of Transportation, funding important agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA). The U.S. Department of Transportation Budget proposal includes provisions for…
Read MoreJohn Deere Announces Expanded Access to Independent and Self-Repair Resources
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components This week, John Deere announced intentions to expand access to self-repair resources for consumers and independent repair shops. Earlier this month, two federal lawsuits were filed against the agriculture equipment manufacturer alleging that the company was engaging in unfair competitive practices by restricting the access…
Read MoreEPA Restores California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Waiver
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restored the waiver allowing California the authority to enforce more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) restrictions. This waiver was previously revoked under the Trump administration. This waiver also allows other states to follow in California’s lead and enforce stricter GHG…
Read MoreNHTSA Investigating Tesla After Complaints of Unexpected Braking
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla model year 2021-2022 vehicles after multiple reports of sudden, unexpected braking. The agency is investigating over 400,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y cars after 354 complaints of “unexpected brake activation” were filed in the…
Read MoreNHTSA Releases Final Rule Regarding ADB Headlights
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The Deputy Administrator for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Steven Cliff, signed a final rule this week to amend NHTSA’s lighting standard to permit the certification of adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlamps. This final rule amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.…
Read MoreBiden Administration Releases EV Charging Station Guidance
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program Guidance today. This document details the program requirements for the federal money allocated to states for electric vehicle charging stations. Last year, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill was passed, and included…
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