The U.S. EPA finalized Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, targeting model years 2027-2032. Expected to cut 1 billion tons of emissions, yielding $13 billion in annualized benefits. Flexible standards accommodate various technologies. Reaction mixed: praised for environmental benefits but criticized for potential economic impact on small businesses, notably independent truckers.
California Won't Enforce Trailer GHG Rules for at Least Two Years
The California Air Resources Board is suspending enforcement of its greenhouse-gas emission standards for trailer for at least two years.