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U.S. Treasury Awards $75 Million Across 14 Jurisdictions for Small Business Credit Access Programs
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The United States Treasury Department has announced that it is awarding $75 million across fourteen states to support state-run programs that help small businesses access credit. The funding comes from the State Small Business Credit Initiative’s (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP).…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: October 8, 2024
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Ban on Chinese Auto Hardware and Software used in Vehicle Connectivity Systems
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The United States Department of Commerce has proposed a rule that would ban imports of Chinese vehicles as well as automotive hardware and software components involved with an automobile’s vehicle connectivity systems (VCS). VCS allows vehicles to communicate externally through Bluetooth, cellular, satellite, and Wi-Fi…
Read MoreBill Introduced that would Bar DOT from using Chinese LiDAR
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from engaging with LiDAR technology affiliated with the Chinese Government. Specifically, the “Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act” would prohibit DOT from: Procuring LiDAR from a…
Read MoreU.S. House Prepping for Vote on Bill Blocking EVs from Tax Credits if Battery has Chinese Origins
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. House of Representatives’ Rules Committee will consider advancing H.R. 7980, the End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024. This bill would disqualify electric vehicles (EVs) from receiving the clean vehicle tax credit if “components contained in the drive battery…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 5, 2024
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives…
Read MoreCalifornia Legislature Passes AV Bill Similar to one Vetoed by Governor Last Year
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The California Legislature passed a bill – AB 2286 – that would prohibit heavy duty vehicles autonomous vehicles (AVs) from driving on roads in the state unless a licensed operator is present in the vehicle. The bill is very similar to a bill that Governor…
Read MoreCalifornia Sends Bill to Governor Creating EV Economic Opportunity Zone in Riverside County
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The California Legislature sent to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk a bill – Assembly Bill (AB) 2448 – that would create an “Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone” in Riverside County. It would create “programs to make electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and education more accessible to lower…
Read MoreDemocrats Adopt Support for Agricultural Right to Repair in Party Platform
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The Democratic Party has officially adopted a position in the party’s 2024 platform supporting the right to repair for agricultural equipment. This development took place during the Democratic National Committee’s 2024 Convention currently transpiring in Chicago, IL. Under the agricultural policy section, the approved platform…
Read MoreU.S. DOT Unveils Plans for V2X Deployment
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans for the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology on roadways in the country. Titled, “Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment”, the plan “will guide the implementation of vehicle-to-everything technologies across the nation and support…
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