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NHTSA Grants First-Ever U.S. Exemption for Purpose-Built Robotaxi Fleet: Key Takeaways for the AV Industry

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted Amazon’s Zoox Inc. a landmark exemption for its U.S.-manufactured, purpose-built autonomous vehicles (AVs). This decision allows Zoox to deploy robotaxis...more

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A MOSAIC of Changes: Recent FAA Actions Promote Advanced Air Mobility

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At the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 22, 2025, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing...

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued a June 5th Interpretive Letter clarifying the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) applicable to United Nations specification packaging exceptions...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Mobile Agricultural Chemical...

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and AMVAC Chemical Corporation (“AMVAC”) entered into a June 11th Consent Order (“CO”) addressing an alleged violation of ADEM Admin. Code Div. 14. See Consent Order...more

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InterConnect Newsletter - Q2 2025

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an internal agency enforcement policy on May 20, 2025 (the Policy), outlining its approach to English language proficiency (ELP) for commercial motor vehicle...more

Vedder Price

Taking Off: Financing the eVTOL Revolution

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Imagine waking up in a peaceful, spacious community free from traffic and congestion, yet commuting quickly and comfortably into the bustling city center or directly to the airport within minutes. Picture military operations...more

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FHWA Rescinds Longstanding Buy America Waiver for Manufactured Products

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On January 14, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a new final rule to end its longstanding waiver of Buy America requirements for “manufactured products” used in Federal-aid highway projects....more

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Pumping the Brakes? Outlook for State and Federal Vehicle, Engine, and Equipment Emissions Standards

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top With the start of the second Trump administration just over a week away, there are many uncertainties with respect to how the new administration will regulate vehicle,...more

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Cargo Theft - Bill in Congress Proposes $100 Million Solution

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Applause can be heard from diverse sectors of private industry as the U.S. Congress redoubles its resolve against threats in the supply chain. New bills introduced in recent months target supply chain challenges at home and...more

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Trailer Manufacturing, Leasing, Interchange Liability

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The trucking industry recently received 450 million reasons to pay closer attention to best practices for trailer safety and the business relationships involving trailer use. On September 5, 2024, plaintiffs suing trailer...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] Rev Up! The Green Flag is Waved!

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Episode 1 – The Green Flag is waved! The transportation industry is undergoing a rapid evolutionary shift driven by technology developments, geopolitics, supply chain management, and consumer demands. In this episode,...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 8

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Editor’s Note - Welcome to the October 2024 edition of Plugged In, in which we continue our three-part series on the role of technology and AI in shaping the future of the automotive industry. Our journey will culminate on...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 7

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Editor’s Note - Welcome to our September, 2024 edition of Plugged In, DW's monthly newsletter addressing the industry's transformative transition to EVs. Over the next few months, Plugged In will turn its focus to the...more

Morgan Lewis

EU Automotive Industry: Antitrust and Regulatory Updates You Need to Know

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In the European Union (EU), battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registration outpaced diesel vehicles for the first time in 2023. The EU electric vehicle (EV) market continues to show positive signs of consumer and private...more

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DOE Expands ATVM Eligibility to Include Ultra Efficient and Other Types of Vehicles: Also Now Included: Trains, Maritime Vessels,...

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a direct final rule (DFR) on April 29, 2024, to amend and align the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program (ATVM) implementing regulations1 with its...more

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WBD Energy Survey and the Innovation Interchange: The Energy Transition for Non-Energy Companies

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Energy is the cornerstone of our society and its availability, or lack thereof, touches every corner of our lives and impacts every business, regardless of sector. The availability of affordable energy on-demand is essential...more

Alston & Bird

EPA’s New Rule Primes the Pump to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Emissions by 2032

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Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group unpacks the Environmental Protection Agency’s strict new standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from light- and medium-duty vehicles by 2032....more

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Chemical Transporters Face Ongoing Challenges from EPA's Focus on "Transit-Related" Activity

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Chemical transport, tank cleaning and transportation depot operators breathed a sigh of relief in March 2024 when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) dropped provisions from a proposed rule when it issued its final...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update (10/2023)

1. European Court of Justice rules on access to electronic vehicle data system- The European Court of Justice („ECJ“) on 5 October 2023 ruled that car manufacturers cannot impose conditions on independent repairers‘ access...more

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Preparing for the Legal Effects of PFAS Legislation and Litigation on Your Business

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Odds are that businesses involved in any kind of manufacturing or sale of physical products will be impacted by developments in legislation or case law involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). How big of an...more

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Recommendations for Managing Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Sector

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In the hyper-connected era of smart manufacturing, accelerated by “Industry 4.0,” the manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital revolution. By leveraging technologies such as advanced automation, artificial intelligence,...more

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Hazard Alert! Don’t Ignore OSHA’s Updated Electronic Submission Requirements for Employers

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Effective January 1, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new record-keeping rule will now require employers with 100 or more workers in OSHA’s “highest hazard” industries to electronically file...more

Baker Donelson

Soothing Range Anxiety: Tips for EV Manufacturers and Sellers

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The long-predicted transition from internal combustion-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is now truly underway, with manufacturing plans and government incentives aligned to speed that transition along. Although...more

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The Final Content of California's Budget-Revised Infrastructure and CEQA Reform Trailer Bills

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As stated in Holland & Knight's recent alert detailing Gov. Gavin Newsom's package of 11 bills to amend the venerable California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), meaningful reforms to CEQA have eluded all past governors in...more

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United States Further Expands Russia Sanctions to Prohibit Services and Exports to Russia

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In response to entreaties by allies at the Group of Seven (G7) summit recently held in Japan, on May 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Department of the Treasury jointly announced new restrictions on trade...more

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