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GM, Bechtel Collaborate to Create Nationwide EV Charging Network

May 31, 2019

The nascent partnership could seek funding from third party investors to build a U.S. network of fast-charging stations.

Fluor Continues Management Shakeout to Boost Results

Debra K. Rubin

May 30, 2019

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After Q1 numbers shock, analysts warm to C-suite shifts and "bid rigor" but are looking past the second quarter

Transportation

California Sues To Keep Fed High-Speed Rail Grants

Trump Administration withdrew two federal grants totaling $929 million from the state’s beleaguered high-speed rail project

Jim Parsons

May 28, 2019

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Suit claims that over the past year, FRA “stopped cooperating on the project,” refused to process environmental clearances and failed to recognize “millions of dollars” in state matching funds.

Elon Musk Company To Build Las Vegas People Mover

Jim Parsons

May 28, 2019

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The Boring Co. is expected to build a system that will run by end of 2020

Fiat Chrysler's Planned New Assembly Plant

Fiat Chrysler To Build $1.6-Billion Production Facility in Detroit, Says It Will Be Open by Late 2020

Construction to begin immediately on new plant on Detroit's east side

Jeff Yoders

May 24, 2019

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Fiat Chrysler said May 21 that construction will begin immediately on a new, $1.6 billion assembly plant for Jeep Grand Cherokees, a new Jeep SUV and hybrid cars on Detroit's east side.

Unfriendly Skies

Kenya Feuds With Chinese Contractor Over Cancelled Terminal Job

Greenfield Terminal contract was awarded in violation of RFP terms, Kenya Airports Authority claims.

Shem Oirere

May 24, 2019

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Airport authority seeks to recover $42 million in advance payments.

Transportation

Transit Systems Scramble to Meet 2020 Positive Train Control Deadline

FRA has approved four systems, but other still have work to do

Stephanie Loder

May 24, 2019

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There are signs of steady and continuous progress, but transportation officials admit many challenges still exist.

AECOM R&D Credits Helped Zero Out 2018 Federal Taxes

Scott Van Voorhis

May 22, 2019

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AECOM’s success in reducing its 2018 corporate tax liability from potentially tens of millions of dollars down to zero may seem like magic.

Amazon Unveils First Rendering for Arlington, Va., HQ2 Site

May 22, 2019

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Amazon released plans for its second headquarters at National Landing in Arlington, Va.’s Crystal City.

Contract Signed for Renewables Center at Former Mass. Coal Plant

May 22, 2019

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Energy developer Anbaric in May signed a $650-million agreement with an affiliate of Commercial Development Co. to develop a renewable-energy center at a former coal plant in Somerset, Mass.