Court halts NHTSA rule compliance for trailer manufacturers
Phase 2 standards could tack thousands of dollars onto the cost of a new trailer.
Phase 2 standards could tack thousands of dollars onto the cost of a new trailer.
VW settlement money is helping fleets replace polluting vehicles with cleaner equipment, but so far most of the money is invested in diesel, not electrification.
California passed a new rule curbing nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks, potentially setting up another conflict with the Trump Administration over the state’s authority to enact air quality regulations.
Six Northeastern states, along with Oregon and California, will create an action plan aimed at accelerating adoption of zero-emission big rigs.
Updated rule, if adopted, means at least 30% of all tractor trailers sold in California would have to be zero emission by 2030
California continues to enforce trucking-related emissions laws during the coronavirus outbreak, but regulators postpone public hearings on new rulemaking.
With 60,000-plus members, Timber Unity seeks to quash greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
Coronavirus impacts oil demand growth; electric cars have lesser emissions than 50 mpg cars; delivery companies lose $6 billion annually on inaccurate mapping.
Substantial point-of-sale incentives are available through a new voucher program funded by cap-and-trade fees.
Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions.
The rule would require half of all new medium- and heavy duty truck sales sold in California by 2030 to be zero-emissions vehicles.
GM, Toyota clash with rivals Ford, BMW that are siding with California.
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Truck engine maker testifies on prospects for “net zero” pollution by 2050.
Maintaining strict emissions regulations and levying a carbon tax on freight movement will help reduce mortality rates due to air pollution.
The study adds fuel to the debate over what defines an employee vs. a contract worker.
Government audit finds no evidence that Volvo influenced EPA emissions study.
Fleets will not be able to register noncompliant trucks with the DMV.