The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency claims avoidance of 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and $13 billion in net society benefits attributable to GHG Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3. If upheld after near-certain legal challenges, new thresholds in the final rule, measured against Phase 2 targets, will equate to CO2 emissions reduction levels of a) 8-40…
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Coalition enlightens policymakers on trucks’ solid environmental record
A group of transportation interests recently launched the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC) to serve as a collective voice for trucking industry stakeholders. Made up of motor carriers of every size and sector, plus truck manufacturers and dealers, CFC’s mission is to: Educate policy makers on the true progress the trucking industry has made in reducing emissions and protecting the environment;…
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