As reported multiple places, the Federal Government opened up applications on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 for a program to expand access to electric vehicle charging. The money originated from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law. The goal is to build
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Dashboard Insights, published by Foley & Lardner LLP, focuses on legal and business issues affecting the automotive industry and related sectors. The blog covers topics such as environmental compliance including PFAS risk audits, labor relations and union strikes impacting automotive suppliers, federal and state funding programs for manufacturers under USMCA, and strategic considerations for supply chain management. It also addresses emerging technologies like electric vehicles, alternative powertrains, and sustainability initiatives. The content includes analysis of regulatory developments, industry trends, and practical guidance for companies navigating complex legal and operational challenges in the automotive and manufacturing fields.
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Foley & Lardner Briefs Mexican Auto Suppliers on U.S. EV Developments
Foley & Lardner attorneys were honored this week to present an update on EV developments in the U.S. to members of Mexico´s National Autopart Industry Association [Industria Nacional de Autopartes, INA). INA´s Director General, Alberto Bustamante, served as host for a…
New Rules for the EV Tax Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released guidance1 regarding the changes to the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit (EV Credit) under Section 30D2 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), which was most recently amended under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).…
Reductions in Force: Some High-Level Issues To Consider
As the country continues to navigate an economic downturn and employers discuss the possibility of reducing their workforce, employers should be aware that there are several layers to conducting a reduction in force, including potential additional disclosures, extended consideration periods…
Warranty and Pricing Disputes Between Suppliers and OEMs: Trends, Pitfalls and Preparation
Over the course of the last three years, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers have been rocked by a series of challenges, including shutdowns and restarts due to COVID-19, extreme labor turnover, higher costs, and prolonged shortages requiring the use…
Announcing Foley’s Auto Trends 2023 Series
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With new technology-enabled entrants at every turn, a looming transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, and the old-fashioned term “automobiles” falling under the wider umbrella of autonomous vehicles and mobility—nothing in the automotive industry is certain. Companies across…
EPO and IEA Release Hydrogen Patent Report Showing Automotive Sector Plays a Key Role in Innovation
The European Patent Office and the International Energy Agency have released a joint report: “Hydrogen patents for a clean energy future: A global trend analysis of innovation along hydrogen value chains.” The report analyzes patent trends in hydrogen…
U.S. EPA Finalizes Step One of its “Clean Trucks Plan,” Tightening Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Vehicles Starting with the 2027 Model Year
On December 20, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) finalized new emission standards for heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, including heavy-duty trucks and other vocational vehicles such as fire trucks, recreational vehicles, coach buses, and other over-the-road vehicles like…
New California Law Regulating Semiautonomous Vehicles Effective on January 1, 2023
A new law in California regulating consumer notices for semiautonomous vehicles went into effect on January 1, 2023. SB 1398, applies to the sale of new passenger vehicles equipped with a partial driving automation feature, or the provision of any…
Tips for Financial Health in the New Year: Avoid Having to Double Pay a Supplier
What if your company was forced to pay twice for all of its purchases from a particular supplier during the last month? What if that double payment obligation instead covered the last three months, six months, or even longer? Without…