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Trailer manufacturers win appeal in emissions case
A federal appeals court has ruled that greenhouse gas emission standards do not apply to truck trailers.
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Strict rules key to sustainable transportation, climate policy expert says
After spending over 30 years in transportation-related climate policy, Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Transport Campaign, has some interesting insights.
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Court halts NHTSA rule compliance for trailer manufacturers
Phase 2 standards could tack thousands of dollars onto the cost of a new trailer.
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Truck trailer group accuses regulators of trying to rewrite emissions law
Uncertainty over 2016 air emissions rule for tractor trailers still a factor for future model years.
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US DOT dusts off national freight strategic plan
Trump administration seeks industry comment on Obama-era transportation document.
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Watchdog group finds EPA failed in glider kit repeal rule
Lawmakers call out White House for trying to obstruct OIG probe.
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Watchdog agency clears EPA’s glider truck testing practices
Government audit finds no evidence that Volvo influenced EPA emissions study.
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