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Understanding Florida’s Modified Comparative Negligence Law for Electric Truck Operators

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The Nuances of the Law Come Into Play in an Accident This article may contain affiliate links. As electric trucks become increasingly prevalent on Florida roads, understanding the nuances of the state’s legal framework is crucial for operators and fleet managers. Legal examples clearly illustrate this principle.

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California Dump Truck Owners Association sues ARB to overturn Truck Bus emissions rule

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The California Dump Truck Owners Association (CDTOA) is suing the California Air Resources Board (ARB), challenging the legality of ARB’s Truck and Bus Regulation. Thus, argues CDTOA, the rule is preempted by federal law pursuant to the supremacy clause of Article VI of the United States Constitution. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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When Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable for Truck Accidents

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The Paths To Justice Often Go Through Company Failures This article may contain affiliate links. Failing to Follow Federal and State Regulations The trucking industry is heavily regulated for safety reasons. Companies that cut corners or skip legal requirements put lives at risk.

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MIT study attributes > 50% of Li-ion rapid cost decline to investment in materials & chemistry R&D

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The researchers looked at academic articles, industry and government reports, press releases, specification sheets and legal filings, says MIT postdoc Micah Ziegler. The analysis required digging through a variety of sources, since much of the relevant information consists of closely held proprietary business data.

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Federal Judge rules California Low Carbon Fuel Standard violates Commerce Clause of US Constitution

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The Supremacy Clause (Article VI, Paragraph 2) establishes the Constitution, Federal Statutes, and treaties as “the supreme Law of the Land”, mandating that state judges be bound by them, even if state constitutions or laws conflict. Supremacy and Commerce clauses.

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EU representatives meeting to discuss situation with Daimler and 1234yf

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Although industry has lined up behing HFO 1234yf to fulfill the obligations of this directive; Daimler has balked at its use ( earlier post ) based on its internal safety testing and has continued to use the old refrigerant with a much higher air polluting potential.

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The Importance of Mudflaps for Trucks & Heavy Vehicles

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Little Things Can Make a Big Difference This article may contain affiliate links. Keeping Roads & Worksites Cleaner In industries like construction and agriculture, where trucks frequently travel on muddy or unpaved surfaces, mudflaps help reduce the amount of debris tracked onto main roads.