U.S. high-speed rail projects: The latest news July 9, 2024 The modern history of fast trains in the U.S. dates back to the High Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965, an attempt by federal lawmakers to keep up with developments in Japan. In the first demonstration project under the legislation,…
Arizona voters will vote on going green fast or keeping fossil-fuel choices in the mix
Arizona voters will vote on going green fast or keeping fossil-fuel choices in the mix July 8, 2024 Three seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission are up for grabs in the coming primary and general elections, and the results of these votes will help set the state’s water and power…
Taunton to test trains for South Coast Rail project
Taunton to test trains for South Coast Rail project June 17, 2024 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will run test trains for the South Coast Rail project starting today. Commuter rail trains will run through the Taunton area. According to the MBTA, The South Coast Rail project will restore commuter…
Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum
Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum May 14, 2024 President Joe Biden slapped major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment on Tuesday, taking potshots at Donald Trump along the way as he embraced a strategy that’s increasing…
US freight rail, supply chain, now at the mercy of California’s net-zero emissions rule
US freight rail, supply chain, now at the mercy of California’s net-zero emissions rule 03/26/24 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is edging toward greenlighting California regulators’ plan to set net-zero emissions standards for locomotives operating in the Golden State. This scheme that could quickly spread to other states, threatening reliable…
