House Passes Bill to Counter California's EV Mandate

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which aims to prevent the EPA from allowing California to limit the sale or use of new internal combustion engine vehicles.

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Potential UAW Strike Could Force Political Stand on Organized Labor, Including President Biden

A strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against Detroit's major automakers, including General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, could force politicians, including President Joe Biden, to take a stance on organized labor.

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U.S. Announces $12 Billion Fund for Advanced Vehicles and Suppliers

The U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm revealed plans for the Biden Administration to allocate $12 billion in loans and grants to automakers and suppliers, aimed at facilitating the transformation of their facilities to produce electric vehicles (EVs) and other advanced vehicle technologies.

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Tech Giants Commit to AI Safeguards in Deal with Biden Administration, But Regulation Concerns Remain

Several major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and others, have made voluntary commitments to meet a set of artificial intelligence (AI) safeguards brokered by the White House.

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California Faces Challenges in Allowing Autonomous Truck Testing Without Drivers

Assembly Bill 316 has been introduced to enable autonomous truck testing in California, but the prospects remain bleak due to opposition from the Teamsters Union and concerns about safety and job displacement.

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