Officials hope an Olympic Village can transform a Paris suburb known for poverty and crime. But big plans have failed before.
Category: Infrastructure (Public Works)
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Big Companies Cashed In on Mississippi’s Water. Small Towns Paid the Price.
They vowed to fix water woes and save cities millions. But a Times investigation found the deals racked up debt and left many worse off than before.
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Truck Makers Team Up to Push for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Daimler, Navistar and Volvo have been criticized for not selling many electric heavy trucks, but the companies say the country first needs many more chargers.
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Taking on Trump, Biden Promotes ‘Infrastructure Decade’ in Wisconsin
The president made the trip to promote a $1 billion infrastructure project, contrasting his performance with the chaotic “Infrastructure Week” plans of former President Donald J. Trump.
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Yellen Hits Trump Over Handling Of Economy
The Treasury Secretary acknowledged that consumer prices, which have weighed on economic sentiment, continue to be too high.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Tax Credits Will Be Available in Much of Country
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Indian Stocks Are Booming. Why Is Long-Term Investment Lagging?
Long-term investment in India by businesses is stagnant, and foreign money is falling, even as the government is driving growth with infrastructure spending.
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Britain’s Economy Is ‘Not Working.’ Here Are 2 Key Reasons.
The power grid can’t keep up with demand for connections, and local planning authorities can block new construction for years. Overcoming these roadblocks has gained essential support.