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Nissan's most popular car is going hybrid. It speaks to a larger trend

Nissan's most popular car is going hybrid. It speaks to a larger trend

Nissan is adding a hybrid version to its most popular U.S car, the Nissan Rogue, as car shoppers continue flocking to fuel efficient vehicles.
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Representative Sam Graves Champions Infrastructure Bill and EV Fee to Bolster Highway Trust Fund

Representative Sam Graves Champions Infrastructure Bill and EV Fee to Bolster Highway Trust Fund

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) has been a key proponent of the BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year transportation funding bill currently under consideration in Congress. This bipartisan proposal aims to invest significantly in highways, bridges, transit, rail, and freight programs. A central feature of the bill is the introduction of a new annual federal registration fee for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. Specifically, the bill proposes a $130 annual fee for EVs and a $35 fee for plug-in hybrids. This measure is designed to address a long-standing funding gap in the Highway Trust Fund, which has historically relied on gasoline and diesel taxes. With EVs not contributing through these fuel taxes, the fund has seen a widening deficit as EV adoption increases. The bill allocates $376 billion for Federal Highway Administration programs, $87.6 billion for transit, $5.7 billion for highway safety, and $5 billion for motor carrier safety, alongside a...
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US senators delay effort to permanently ban Chinese cars

US senators delay effort to permanently ban Chinese cars

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The two US senators backing a permanent legislative ban on Chinese vehicles in the United States agreed on Thursday to delay their plan to use a fast-track procedure to win Senate approval until next week, in order to seek the support of a lone
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19 states ready for permanent daylight saving time. What about Ohio?

19 states ready for permanent daylight saving time. What about Ohio?

Some states have enacted laws to make daylight saving time permanent, but the laws can't take effect until Congress allows it at the federal level.
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Senate Republicans signal support for Iran war despite midterm angst

Senate Republicans signal support for Iran war despite midterm angst

The Senate's narrow avoidance of a largely symbolic resolution underscored just how central backlash to the war has become in the midterms.
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US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump

US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S.
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US senators press for quick Chinese vehicle ban this week as Xi visits

US senators press for quick Chinese vehicle ban this week as Xi visits

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US senators proposing bipartisan legislation to make permanent a ban on Chinese vehicles are aiming to win quick Senate approval this week, as President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping, one of the bill's authors said on
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19 states ready for permanent daylight saving time. What about Ohio?

19 states ready for permanent daylight saving time. What about Ohio?

Some states have enacted laws to make DST permanent, but these laws cannot go into effect until Congress allows it at the federal level.
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US judge dismisses Michigan climate lawsuit against oil companies

US judge dismisses Michigan climate lawsuit against oil companies

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A US judge on Tuesday dismissed an antitrust lawsuit in which Michigan accused four major oil companies of colluding to forestall competition in renewable energy, including electric vehicles, a decision in line with prior rulings in similar cases.
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Where the US EV market stands a year after Trump ended tax credits

Where the US EV market stands a year after Trump ended tax credits

President Donald Trump and Republicans in killed U.S. EV credits one year ago. Here's a look at what's happened in the industry since then.
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Senator Hawley Advocates for Federal Testing of Advanced AI Systems Amid Safety Concerns

Senator Hawley Advocates for Federal Testing of Advanced AI Systems Amid Safety Concerns

Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, is advocating for federal testing of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems due to growing safety concerns. He supports the Trump administration's current efforts to evaluate emerging AI models for potential national security implications before their widespread deployment. Hawley believes that future AI systems could operate beyond human control and pose serious risks. He specifically cited the administration's ongoing testing of AI models and agents for national security concerns as a wise approach. The senator emphasized the need for Congress to collaborate with the executive branch by providing funding and structuring AI oversight efforts. This comes amidst a global debate on how governments should address the rapid advancements in AI technology, with some experts warning about the unpredictable nature of sophisticated AI systems.
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These 19 states are keeping daylight saving time permanent

These 19 states are keeping daylight saving time permanent

The Sunshine Protection Act is stalled in the Senate, but folks in these states won't have to set their clocks back on Nov. 1.