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Power Briefing recap: week of Aug. 26
A convo with Accelera by Cummins, hybrid heavy vehicle retrofits and an FTC noncompete ban milestone.
Texas court blocks FTC noncompete ban
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it is considering an appeal.
Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminium, EVs
Canada has announced plans to impose tariffs on Chinese imports
Methanol Institute granted Consultative Status at IMO
Joins roster of organizations contributing to development of shipping industry regulation
Power Briefing recap: week of Aug. 19
Battery supply chain uncertainty, states to take regulatory lead and a truck recall for a component snafu.
States to take lead in regulatory environment post-Chevron
State actions will lead to “an entirely different body of regulatory law.”
Battery maker planning US$1.4-billion gigafactory in North Carolina, US
A battery-making company is developing a billion-dollar factory in North Carolina
Power Briefing recap: week of Aug. 5
FTC noncompete uncertainty, Chinese biodiesel dumping in the EU and electric boats at the 2024 Olympics.
EU imposes duties on Chinese biodiesel imports for dumping violations
According to a summary of the proposed duties published July 19 by the European Commission, the duties will range from 12.8 to 36.4 percent.
FTC noncompete ban: Unlike Texas, Pa. denies motion to stay effective date
The differing decisions, a third lawsuit and the overturning of the Chevron deference cast uncertainty on the FTC’s ban.
US manufacturer turns to ‘German-style’ apprenticeship model
US-based manufacturer turns to apprenticeship model as a ‘long-term employment strategy’
Power Briefing recap: week of July 22
The transportation industry pushes back on forthcoming GHG rules, Republican lawmakers talk manufacturing policy and HVO gains market momentum.
Panel discussion offers glimpse into Republican manufacturing priorities
The AEM/Komatsu panel at the start of the RNC in Milwaukee touched on a variety of manufacturing challenges to be addressed by policymakers.
Power Briefing recap: week of July 15
More legal news on the FTC noncompete ban, the first FCEV truck for a major retailer hits the road in Canada and a ban on HFO in the Arctic takes effect.
HFO ban in Arctic waters goes into effect
HFO is of particular concern in the region due to the difficulty in cleaning spills and the emissions of black carbon (BC) when it is burned as fuel.
US construction: A market that defies expectations
US construction equipment sales were expected to drop in 2023 but instead set a record
Judge postpones effective date of FTC noncompete rule for litigants
Judge Ada Brown said “the text, structure and history of the FTC Act reveal that the FTC lacks substantive rulemaking authority with respect to unfair methods of competition.”
Volvo Cars to launch first commercially available EV battery passport
The introduction comes well ahead of the 2027 deadline imposed by EU regulations.
Chevron doctrine overturned: opinions divided about SCOTUS ruling that affects regulatory oversight
The 40-year-old precedent allowed judges to defer to regulatory agencies to interpret ambiguous terminology in laws.
Power Briefing recap: week of July 1
This week saw conversations about whether a diesel engine could be environmentally friendly, an autonomous drilling milestone and how European Parliament elections might affect sustainability policies.
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