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California Considers Authorizing Self-Driving Semi-Trucks

Following years of pleadings from the autonomous vehicle industry, California officials are revisiting a statewide policy that prohibits self-driving semi-trucks and big rigs on its roads.

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Auto Thefts Will Be Felonies Regardless of Value of Vehicle in New Colorado Bill

A bipartisan bill introduced in the Colorado Senate would make all automobile thefts felonies and eliminate penalties based on the value of a stolen vehicle.

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Manchin’s Bid to Stop Some EVs from Getting $7.5K Tax Credit Blocked by Fellow Democrat

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, successfully opposed a proposal by fellow Democrat, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, to eliminate certain EV models from being eligible for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) $7,500 tax credit.

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Signatures Submitted for 'Right to Repair Act' Initiative in Maine

The Maine Right to Repair Coalition submitted more than 70,000 signatures on Jan. 19 for a ballot initiative to allow car owners and independent repair facilities to have access to vehicle on-board diagnostic systems.

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California to Consider Bills Affecting Auto Repairers

It's still early in the California Legislative process, as the deadline to introduce bills is Feb. 17.

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Manchin to Introduce Bill to Enforce $7,500 EV Tax Credit Battery Rules

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WV, who was integral in getting the new U.S. tax credit put together and passed, is not happy the original rules aren't being followed.

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Florida Senate Committee Discusses Possible Fee Hikes on EVs

The Florida Senate Committee of Transportation met in Tallahassee on Jan. 24 to discuss fees to be imposed on Floridians who drive electric vehicles.

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Tesla Asks for Support of VA Bill to Streamline Showroom Opening Process

Tesla is asking for help in a new fight against dealerships, as the automaker is pushing for a Virginia House bill to be passed through a transportation subcommittee Jan.

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Pennsylvania Bill Defrays Charging Station Cost for EV Owners

By Anthony Hennen, The Center SquarePublished Jan. 24, 2023Electric vehicle owners could see some savings thanks to the state government, but the benefits would flow to the already well-off.

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