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US DoT Allocates $5.4 Billion For Bridge Infrastructure Fund, Scraps Diversity, Climate Criteria For Applicants: Report
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 8:53am | 762The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDoT) has announced the availability of $5.4 billion in grant funding for the construction, replacement, or repair of bridges across the U.S. What Happened: The $5.4 billion funding, sanctioned under the 2021 infrastructure law, will be...
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Southwest's New Policy, Polish Seizure Of Boeing Tires And Tesla's Brand Damage: This Week In Mobility
Sunday, May 25, 2025 - 10:01am | 518The past week was a whirlwind of events in the business world. From new safety policies at Southwest Airlines to the seizure of Boeing aircraft tires by Polish authorities, and even a visit to Tesla’s Gigafactory by the U.S. Transportation Secretary. Let’s dive into the details....
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Visits Elon Musk's Tesla Gigafactory In Austin, Hints At Possible Federal Autonomous Driving Regulations
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 5:22am | 760U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, where he was joined by CEO Elon Musk. What Happened: "We're thrilled about the future of autonomous vehicles and Tesla, one of the great companies that are evolving this technology," Duffy said...
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Trump Change Of Heart Or Musk Influence? President Once Said He'd Keep Autonomous Vehicles 'From Operating On American Roads'
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 4:25pm | 983There is renewed optimism for the autonomous driving sector, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration updating regulations that could make testing and regulation easier. The move comes after President Donald Trump previously opposed autonomous vehicles. What Happened: The new Trump...
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'King' Trump Says NYC Congestion Pricing Is Dead; Governor Fires Back: 'New York Hasn't Labored Under A King In Over 250 Years'
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 8:33pm | 636The Trump administration has put a stop to New York City’s congestion pricing tolls, a decision that has sparked reactions from various stakeholders. What Happened: The White House has ordered a stop to New York City’s congestion pricing tolls, according to AP News. This decision,...
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USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy Says 'Less Than 400' Were Laid Off At FAA Despite Rising Air Accidents
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 7:53am | 604U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Monday that less than 400 employees were let go at the Federal Aviation Administration over the weekend. What Happened: Duffy said that the FAA has about 45,000 employees and the new government has let go “less than 400”...
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Lyft Q4 Earnings Preview: Streak Of Revenue, EPS Beats On The Line After Rival Uber's Strong Fourth Quarter
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 12:14pm | 900Ride-hailing company Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:LYFT) could highlight more progress on autonomous vehicles when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Lyft to report fourth-quarter revenue of $1.56 billion. That’s up from $1....
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64 Killed In American Airlines Midair Collision Near D.C., Worst US Air Disaster Since 2001
Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 12:05pm | 482All 64 passengers and crew members aboard an American Airlines regional jet have died after the plane collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials confirmed Thursday. The crash, which sent both aircraft into the...
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Trump's Nominee For DOT Reportedly Wants EVs To Pay For Using Roads
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 5:04am | 439Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), reportedly wants electric vehicle owners to pay for using roads. What Happened: Duffy revealed his opinion at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday before the Senate Committee, Reuters...
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Trump's Transportation Pick Says He Will Continue Tesla FSD Probe, Sees Need For 'Tough Love' With Boeing
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 1:25am | 587Former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.), and President-elect Donald Trump‘s pick to lead the Department of Transportation, pledged Wednesday to maintain rigorous oversight of Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) and continue safety investigations into Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) during his Senate confirmation hearing....
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Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings On Wednesday: Departments Of Transportation, Energy, State; Attorney General, CIA Director
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 7:24pm | 660President-elect Donald Trump's picks for Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Attorney General, CIA Director and Secretary of Energy are set to begin the confirmation process on Wednesday. Here's a look at who will be appearing before Senate committees on as the nominations process...
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What Trump's DOT Pick Could Mean For EVs, Airlines, Railroad Stocks
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 6:18pm | 975President-elect Donald Trump announced former Congressman Sean Duffy to oversee the Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday. Here's a look at how the latest Trump selection could affect companies in the transportation sector. The Details: Duffy, who served in the U.S. House of...