Clean Energy Investments Touted at Commerce Summit
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — President Joe Biden cited supply chain achievements and urged foreign investment as the Commerce Department held a networking event that included 70 countries.
Wyoming to Replace Aging Twin Bridges Over I-80
Truckers traveling in Wyoming over Interstate 80, which sees the most truck traffic there, will be able to drive over two new bridges to be built mostly with a new Federal Railroad Administration grant.
Oklahoma, UK Form Clean Energy Pact
Oklahoma and Britain will address trade barriers, increase investment and enhance business cooperation in zero-emission vehicles, agriculture and alternative energy.
USDA Funds Washington Biodiesel Hub
The Department of Agriculture has granted $3 million to a regional multimodal biodiesel distribution center to boost fuel production and distribution to aid Washington, Oregon and Idaho farmers,
Florida, South Korea Join in Hydrogen Research
Florida and South Korean officials signed a pact to create a hydrogen research hub, set to break ground next month in Polk County.
Arkansas to Develop Rules for EV Towing After Accidents
Arkansas has a new law addressing towing and storing electric vehicles after they have been in accidents.
FHWA Makes Grants Available to Lower Emissions at Ports
The head of the Federal Highway Administration said the vital role truckers play at ports is at the center of a $400 million grant program to help reduce emissions.
Miami, Seven Other Cities to Test Cargo Bikes
Downtown Miami is about to see a last-mile delivery experiment replacing trucks with cargo freight bicycles able to carry 500 pounds.
FHWA Opens Grants for Projects Addressing Climate Change
State and local government levels are encouraged to apply for federal grants from a $848 million project to make roads, bridges and ports more resilient to extreme weather.
Freight Routes to Get Electric, Hydrogen Infrastructure Aid
A top U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory announced it will help add electric and hydrogen infrastructure to four freight corridors covering over half of the nation.