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Trump's Transport Chief Eases Autonomous Rules, Tesla Y L Orders Top 120K, GM Ends EV Discounts — This Week In Mobility

The past week has been a whirlwind of activity in the automotive and tech sectors. From eased regulations for autonomous driving to the sale of higher ethanol-blended fuel and record-breaking sales of electric vehicles, there’s a lot to catch up on. Here’s a quick round-up of the top stories that…

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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Proposes Eased Regulations For Autonomous Driving: 'America Must Lead…'

The NHTSA, under President Donald Trump's Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, has announced it will ease regulatory hurdles for autonomous driving in the U.S. amid a domestic Robotaxi push.

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Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump Administration For Canceling Biden-Era Rule To Compensate Passengers For Flight Disruptions: 'Our Billionaire President…'

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has slammed the Trump administration's decision to cancel a Biden-era rule that allowed passengers to be compensated by carriers for flight disruptions.

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Federal government to markedly increase number of inspectors trained to spot rail bridge concerns

The Transportation Department is going to train 163 track inspectors to dramatically increase the number of people who know how to spot critical problems with railroad bridges, but the railroads themselves will still be responsible for inspecting their own bridges and the results will still be kept confidential

The Independent UK

Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue

The Transportation Department has canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects

The Independent UK

Ukrainian Officials Report Power Outages After Russian Drone Attacks.

Updates on Ukrainian power outages, U.S. transportation developments, and high-speed rail plans.

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Trump administration takes control of Washington’s Union Station train hub

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move is ‘not a power play’ as Trump seeks greater sway over the US capital.

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Duffy announces DOT takeover of DC’s Union Station - Roll Call

The Trump administration is taking over Union Station, a major transportation hub in Washington used by Amtrak and the city's Metro system.

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Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says his department is taking management of Washington's main transportation hub away from Amtrak, in another example of how the federal government is exerting its power over the nation’s capital

The Independent UK

Three states could lose millions in federal funding if English is not enforced for truck drivers, Duffy says

‘This is about keeping people safe on the road. Your families, your kids, your spouses, your loved ones, your friends,’ Duffy said Tuesday

The Independent UK

Trump administration threatens to cut New York transit funds over safety

The US Department of Transportation has given the MTA 30 days to come up with a plan to address transit worker safety.

Al Jazeera

Trump Eases Space Regulations In Boost For Elon Musk's SpaceX, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin And More

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order easing space regulations, which could boost Elon Musk and his commercial space exploration company, SpaceX‘s operations.

Benzinga

Is Trump's Moon Nuclear Reactor a Bold Move? Sean Duffy's NASA Plan Fuels Big Risks

Sean Duffy's NASA plan for a 100-kW lunar nuclear reactor by 2030 aims to win the space race but faces budget cuts and technical risks.

International Business Times UK

Trump's NASA Chief Sean Duffy Set To Hold Talks With Russia Over Space Issues: Report

Acting NASA Administrator and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to hold talks with his Russian counterpart over "space issues" later this week.

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The Independent UK

Pete Buttigieg says Democratic Party’s attachment to two words handed Trump the White House in 2024

Joe Biden’s transportation secretary says it’s ‘wrong to imagine that we should have just kept everything going along the way it was’ or to dismantle everything Republican president is now doing

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Sean Duffy Says Trump Administration Would Require An Additional $19 Billion To Overhaul Air Traffic Control: 'Need More Money'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says that the government would require an additional influx of $19 billion to overhaul the dated Air Traffic Control System in the U.S.

Latin Times

Gavin Newsom's Chances of Clinching 2028 Dem Nomination See Spike While Publicly Feuding With Trump Officials

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's chances of clinching the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination are seeing a spike as he feuds with Trump administration officials and MAGA influencers.

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Duffy: Air traffic control overhaul to cost $31.5 billion - Roll Call

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a complete overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control system would cost roughly $31.5 billion.

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Lawmakers mull a pricey air traffic control ‘wish list’ - Roll Call

The FAA is seeking $30.5 billion for a system overhaul, well beyond what Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy previously said was needed.

Space

Who is Sean Duffy, NASA's new interim chief? From champion lumberjack, reality TV star and Cabinet secretary to space

President Donald Trump has tapped Transportation Secretary and former reality TV star Sean Duffy to lead NASA on an interim basis. Here's what we know about the man.

Space

Trump names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator

Trump abruptly announced the appointment of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA Administrator as the U.S. Senate reviews the space agency's proposed budget.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Sean Duffy, Trump's New Interim NASA Chief? Wife, Net Worth And Does He Have A Science Background?

Sean Duffy, a lawyer and ex-congressman, is now interim NASA chief. Lacking a science background, he brings political loyalty and administrative experience.

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Trump Appoints Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy As Interim NASA Administrator

President Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim NASA Administrator.

The Independent UK

Scrapped safety proposal for semi-trucks means they can zoom down US highways at top speed

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says revised rules will ‘get Washington out of your trucks and your business’

The Texas Tribune

New federal-state environmental pact aims to speed up Texas highway projects

The agreement targets the environmental review process and cuts down the time it takes for new highways to be approved.

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