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In brief: CDL reform, clean energy, and state vs. federal regulations

As safety concerns rise and electric infrastructure expands, the trucking industry faces mounting pressure from conflicting regulations and calls for systemic change. No more non-domiciled CDLs, demands OOIDA The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has called on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the governors of 43 states to immediately suspend the issuance of […]

From 1832 to 2024: the evolution and challenges of electric vehicles

The first electric car in the United States was introduced in 1832, 192 years ago Despite electric vehicles reaching their peak of popularity in the last decade, their history dates back much further than one might think. The first recorded electric car appeared in the 1800s, facing similar issues to modern electric vehicles despite belonging […]

Why don’t drivers want to buy electric vehicles?

7 reasons why consumers put limitations on EV purchases The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) has experienced a significant increase in recent years, driven by technological advancements and growing environmental awareness, especially in the United States. Despite the expansion of charging stations and improvements in accessibility for EV drivers, some doubts persist among certain drivers […]

Clean Trucks Phase 3 Plan: Challenges and Opinions

Heavy Vehicle Leadership Group, carriers and the future of EPA’s Phase 3. As transportation organizations grapple with proposed environmental regulations for heavy-duty trucks, vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are backing the Clean Trucks Plan. While they view the initiative favorably, both groups see the lack of recharging infrastructure as a challenge to meeting the goals of […]

Tesla’s range adjustments in response to new government regulations

Tesla has recently lowered the estimated range for variants of its X, S, Y, and 3 models. Tesla has reduced the estimated range of its electric vehicles in response to new government regulations in the United States. The company has previously been criticized for providing inflated figures, leading to customer complaints and drawing the attention […]

Ford to reduce production of F-150 Lighting

The EV market prices and irregularities takes a toll at the company Ford Motor Co. announced through a statement to its suppliers that the company has decided to halve the planned production volumes for its electric F-150 Lightning in 2024, due to the decline in demand for electric vehicle models. According to the statement, Ford […]