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Canada Introduces Right to Repair Bill
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components This week, legislation was introduced into the Canadian Parliament focused on the “Right to Repair”. This legislation was introduced by Brian Masse, an NDP member of Parliament representing Windsor West in Ontario, as a private members’ bill. If passed, the bill would grant access to…
Read MoreThe State of U.S. Supply Chains
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Read MoreU.S. DOT Releases National Roadway Safety Strategy
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Department of Transportation released the 2022 National Roadway Safety Strategy this week. This zero-fatality road safety strategy is a series of rulemakings from the agency, some of which require state action. One of the most heavily-anticipating rulemakings was a requirement to include automatic…
Read MoreSenate Finance Committee Republicans Oppose EV Provisions in Build Back Better Act
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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 American-made EV…
Read MorePresident Biden Makes Remarks on Right to Repair
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreU.S. Postal Service Estimates EV Fleet Will Cost $3.3 Billion
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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 AV…
Read MorePresident Biden Issues Final Rule on Tailpipe Standards
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Commerce Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for NHTSA Administrator
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
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