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TechCelerate Now awarded phase 2 contract

The program aims to reduce accidents by speeding up the trucking industry’s adoption of ADAS systems.

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Understanding the updated 30C EV charging tax credit

New census tract definitions clarify that the credit focuses on rural and low-income areas, making 2/3 of Americans eligible.

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Clean Freight Coalition meets with DOE-DOT Joint Office on heavy-duty charging infrastructure

The first meeting comes as emerging state and federal regulations aim to decarbonize the transportation sector.

DOT announces historic bridge investment under infrastructure law

The U.S. Department of Transportation launched the historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program, to be administered by the Federal Highway Administration, represents the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system – providing $26.5

Optimizing suspensions to lower total cost of ownership

As fleets continue to seek new technology that lowers their overall total cost of ownership (TCO) while improving safety and performance, notes Bill Hicks, director of product planning/market development for the Trailer Suspension Business Unit at SAF-Holland, suspension/axle suppliers are responding with a total system integration approach. “This presents opportunities for matching and optimizing the

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Eaton supports next gen. medium-, heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency standards

Power management company Eaton announced its support of new deadlines on national fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including 18-wheelers, sanitation trucks, buses, and other large vehicles, as it works to inform regulators as they develop national fuel-saving rules. Feb. 18’s announcement by President Barack Obama calls for the