US Automakers' Transition to Electric Vehicles Raises Concerns Among Workers, Complicates Politics

Workers in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union are expressing concerns that major automakers are using the transition to electric vehicles to undercut wages, leading to tensions between the union and the Biden administration.

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California's AB316 Proposes Driver Requirement for Large Autonomous Vehicles

The California Assembly has passed a bill that would prohibit the testing of autonomous vehicles over 10,000 pounds, and it is now awaiting approval from the state Senate.

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Surge in Positive Drug Tests Reaches 20-Year Peak in U.S. Workforce Amid Marijuana Legalization

The overall positivity rate for drug tests in the U.S. workforce has reached a 20-year high due to the legalization of recreational marijuana in some states, according to Quest Diagnostics.

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New Requirement: Heavy Trucks and Buses to Have Automatic Emergency Braking Equipment

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have announced a proposed rule that would require heavy trucks and buses to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems within the next five years.

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Fuel Groups Urge EPA to Revise Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks

A group of diesel fuel industry stakeholders is urging the EPA to revise its greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty trucks and adopt a market-oriented, technology-neutral approach to decarbonizing transportation.

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