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Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

California Lawmaker Pulls Bill on Autonomous Vehicles

The tech sector has declared victory after California state Sen. Dave Cortese withdrew SB 915, which would change how self-driving cars are regulated, from consideration this week.

June 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

States Challenge California on Emissions Legal Activism

Alabama is leading a 19-state coalition suing five states in the Supreme Court for pursuing what the group calls 鈥渞uinous liability and coercive remedies鈥 in legal actions against energy companies.

June 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

New Cars in California Could Alert Drivers to Speeding

SACRAMENTO, Calif. 鈥 California could eventually join the EU in requiring all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit, a proposal aimed at reducing traffic deaths.

May 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

WattEV鈥檚 Bakersfield Battery-Electric Charging Depot Opens

WattEV opened a battery-electric charging depot in Bakersfield, Calif., on May 6, its largest yet, the company said.

May 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Greenlane Announces First Commercial EV Charging Corridor

Greenlane is planning to develop its first commercial electric vehicle charging corridor along Interstate 15 in Southern California, the industry joint venture announced March 27.

March 29, 2024
Government, Business

California Offers Online CDL Renewals

California has made it easier for truck drivers to renew their commercial driver licenses through a new online option that is part of the state鈥檚 customer-focused digital transformation.

February 28, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

California鈥檚 Inland Empire Warehousing Industry Declining

Southern California's Inland Empire is facing a steep downturn in employment and growth in its once-booming warehousing and logistics industry, brought on by unstable market conditions.

February 23, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

California Planning $7 Million Landslide Wall at San Clemente

A $7.2 million 鈥渃atchment wall鈥 will be built at a landslide area in San Clemente, Calif., to hold back the slipping hillside and get passenger train service running to San Diego again.

February 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

California Expanding Fleet of Hydrogen Passenger Trains

The California Department of Transportation announced on Feb. 14 a $127 million agreement with Stadler Rail AG to expand its fleet of zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger trains.

February 14, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

California Asks Insurers About Covering Zero-Emission Trucks

The California Department of Insurance is taking steps to ensure that commercial insurance coverage is available for zero-emission heavy trucks and fleets.

February 9, 2024