The Trump administration is launching a sweeping overhaul of U.S. environmental mandates, including a review of tougher upcoming trucking emissions rules.
March 12, 2025Truck emissions News Updates
Trump EPA Takes Aim at Climate Rules, Including in Trucking
Diesel OEMs Working to Meet 2027 EPA Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have established that NOx and particulate emissions from diesel trucks have an adverse effect on health.
February 7, 2025EPA, Meyer Settle $7.4M Emissions Tampering Case
The EPA has reached a $7.4 million settlement with Meyer Distributing over allegations it sold tens of thousands of aftermarket emissions tampering devices.
January 14, 2025DTNA Halts New Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon
One truck manufacturer has stopped taking orders for new diesel-powered trucks and buses in Oregon and two more are limiting sales there as a result of the state’s implementation of certain laws.
January 10, 2025NACFE to Hold ‘Messy Middle’ Testing in September
The fourth Run on Less program in NACFE’s Run on Less initiative will involve four different powertrain solutions: diesel, natural gas, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cells.
January 7, 2025Biden’s Climate Goal Seeks 60% Emissions Cut by 2035
Biden said the new goal keeps the U.S. on track to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide by 2050. It calls for reducing net emissions by 61% to 66% below 2005 levels in 2035.
December 19, 2024Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules
An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from “unfair” practices by China.
November 21, 2024Pair Charged With Smuggling Truck Emission Override Systems
A father and son have been accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on trucks into Central Washington and selling them online for $74 million.
November 8, 2024Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump
Newsom’s office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to “Trump-proof” California’s state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.
November 7, 2024Perspective: Overcoming the Greatest Hurdle to ZEV Adoption
The greatest hurdle to the widespread adoption of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles is the most difficult to overcome: an underlying lack of trust and faith in ZEVs.
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