New York Funds Alternative-Fuel Projects
Five projects will share nearly $10 million from a $27 million state pool for aviation fuel and hydrogen work.
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Should New York spend public money on alternative fuel development?
New York Automotive News
In New York, automotive news means vehicle recalls, safety regulations, manufacturing, the business of making and selling vehicles and consumer pricing. This page follows the industry from state assembly lines to dealership sales across the state.
Electric Vehicles
EnerSys to Acquire Ultralife for $320 Million
The deal, announced October 27, expands EnerSys's advanced battery technology portfolio with US-based manufacturing.
Car Maintenance
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Do you believe government road maintenance efforts are effectively reducing repair costs for your personal vehicle?
New York State DOT Fills 1 Million Potholes
State road crews completed significant infrastructure repairs on New York roads throughout 2026.
Car Types
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Do you find mile-based exit numbering easier to navigate than sequential exit numbers?
New York Begins I-88 Mile-Based Exit Renumbering
The state is updating exit signs on Interstate 88 to match standard mile-marker systems used elsewhere.
Reporting here centers on vehicle safety standards, fleet transitions, manufacturing plant operations and the impact of federal and state regulatory shifts on the automotive market. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where transportation needs define economic activity. State-level policy decisions regarding electric vehicle adoption often set the pace for how the market evolves. Supply chain changes and fluctuating inventory levels remain the most consistent pressures affecting both manufacturers and buyers.