Biden to Make EV Charging Tax Credits Available in Much of U.S.
Biden administration officials opted to make a broad set of locations eligible for the tax credits, covering much of the country outside of major cities.
Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Plants, Aiming to Disrupt Military Operations
Kyiv hit an oil depot on Friday, the latest in recent attacks on such facilities as it seeks to inflict damage away from the largely deadlocked front line.
Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow
Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.
China’s GDP Grew in 2023, but Economic Strains Lurk
Gross domestic product expanded 5.2 percent, as China worked to export more to make up for weak demand, high debt and a steep property contraction at home.
The Stress of Finding Child Care Is Hurting Parents’ Health
The child care crisis, which has intensified since pandemic-era funding expired in September, is placing an undue and unhealthy burden on American parents.
BlackRock to Buy Global Infrastructure Partners for $12.5 Billion
The Wall Street giant agreed to buy Global Infrastructure Partners, whose assets include airports and oil pipelines, in its biggest takeover in 15 years.
Mitch Landrieu, Biden’s Infrastructure Coordinator, Steps Down
Mr. Landrieu oversaw infrastructure spending and championed public works projects across the country. The White House gave no explanation for his departure.
Morning in America
President Biden has reinvigo of the government’s role as the nation’s most important investor
Renewable Electricity Infrastructure and Resources Dashboard
(Fri, 05 Jan 2024) We have created a new dashboard of renewable electric energy in our U.S. Energy Atlas. This dashboard will consolidate the previous Biomass, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar maps into one new product that includes a map as well as charts and tables. This new tool provides stakeholders the ability to make selections and filter by state or renewable source.
In Europe, a Rail Renaissance is Underway
Amid concerns about climate change, demand for rail service is strong, and both governments and private investors are trying to keep up. Even Eurostar may see competition on its London-Paris route.