On October 11, 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) released a final rule concerning the authority of state governors to waive hours of service (HOS) regulations during a declared state of emergency. Originally, the proposed rule would have limited [...]

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, has introduced a new bill that would impose a fee on EV sales in the U.S. in an effort to replace lost gas tax revenue. The “Stop EV Freeloading [...]

The House of Representatives has approved the “Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act” (H.R. 1435) to protect Americans’ freedom of choice when purchasing vehicles. The bill passed on a bipartisan vote of 222 – 190. Eight democrats supported the bill: Representatives [...]

An article from The Wall Street Journal (requires subscription) discusses the challenges faced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in finding a reliable electric vehicle (EV) charger. It highlights the issues with the availability and reliability of EV charging infrastructure in [...]

From Weather.Com: Some electric vehicles (EVs) in Florida are catching fire after coming into contact with salt water from flooding. The salt water acts as a conductor, causing short circuits in the battery and other electrical components, leading to fires. The [...]

An article at Jalopnik re-iterates that EV sales are beginning to plateau as the demand from early adopters is satisfied. Major manufacturers have made it clear that electric vehicles haven’t been as profitable as hoped. Ford has stated they expected to lose [...]