Transportation technology

The finances of the controversial project remain unclear, but the favorable Texas Supreme Court ruling means the project has a chance of advancing.

The departure comes amid Spanish reports that financing for what aims to be the nation's first bullet train is "in hibernation."

The White House released proposed rules for the $7.5 billion electric vehicle charging network program as gas prices in the U.S. hit another record high.

The federal government regulates vehicles, while states generally regulate drivers, an unofficial division that creates confusion.

The West Virginia Democrat has been critical of Biden's goal of a speedy transition to electric vehicles, in part because of China's dominance of the battery market.

Alex Wiggins, CEO of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, said it will be looking at a combination of bond authority and public-private partnerships to help pay for transportation infrastructure projects.

The Eastern Transportation Coalition's report highlights concerns about privacy, trucking and rural drivers.

Much of the new infrastructure funding can't flow to states until a full FY22 bill is enacted.

The feds said they expect states to partner with private entities to develop and operate the electric vehicle charging networks.

Tax revenue declines and urban sprawl are among the possible unintended consequences of the rise in automated vehicles.