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The High-Stakes Budget Bill in Congress Could Turbo-Charge the Energy Transition
The vast $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, sprawling legislation aimed at improving the quality of life for Americans is also a big-time energy and climate bill.

As Climate Crises Multiply, U.S. Infrastructure Inundated By Disaster
A series of successive climate disasters has exposed U.S. infrastructure as entirely unfit for the 21st century as storms, drought, wildfire and floods grow increasingly destructive.

Most Significant Energy Bill In Years Lands In Washington
The end-of-year omnibus bill contains the first major energy legislation in more than a decade.

Chuck Schumer Unveils Ambitious $454 Billion Plan to Advance Vehicle Electrification
Sen. Chuck Schumer has announced a $454 billion plan to electrify one-quarter of the U.S. vehicle fleet

This Week In AVs: Walmart Starts AV Pilot; Congress Seeks to Jump-Start AV Bill; and More
SAFE's weekly roundup of the top news in autonomous vehicle innovation and deployment.

The EC Tells Congress: Expand Federal EV Policies to Enhance U.S. Energy Security
In testimony to Congress, Electrification Coalition VP Ben Prochazka made the energy security case for electrifying the U.S. vehicle fleet and retaining the federal EV tax credit.

Stringent Demands of AV START Prioritize Road Safety
Containing 27 sections covering topics ranging from AV safety to cybersecurity to consumer education, the passage of AV START would lead to a blizzard of regulatory proceedings over the next few years that prioritize road safety.

Autonomous Vehicle Exemptions, Explained
Exemptions allow companies to think outside the traditional vehicle box and produce safer and more fuel efficient and diverse fleets.

UPDATE: Senate Committee Approves Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Federal preemption is the key provision of the Senate's autonomous vehicle legislation.

Breaking Down the Senate and House AV Bills
The release of the Senate's autonomous vehicle bill comes on the heels of the House overwhelmingly passing AV legislation during the summer. AVs are expected to significantly reduce traffic accidents, improve fuel efficiency, and increase access to transportation for the blind, the elderly, and the disabled.