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New regulations aim to reduce truck pollution significantly
The Biden administration has announced regulation aimed at slashing pollution from heavy-duty trucks, marking a major step in the nation's climate change mitigation efforts.
In short:
- The Biden administration's new rule targets heavy-duty truck emissions, aiming to cut 1 billion tons of CO2 by 2055.
- Unlike previous proposals, the regulation sets declining CO2 emission limits for trucks from 2027 to 2032, without mandating specific engine types.
- This rule also anticipates reducing millions of tons of pollutants that harm communities near highways and shipping areas.
Key quote:
"In finalizing these emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses, EPA is significantly cutting pollution from the hardest working vehicles on the road."
— Michael Regan, EPA administrator
Why this matters:
Regulations are designed to incentivize the adoption of cleaner fuels and alternative propulsion systems in the trucking industry. This includes promoting the use of low-sulfur diesel, biodiesel, natural gas, and electric-powered trucks. By encouraging the transition to cleaner fuels and technologies, policymakers hope to mitigate the environmental impact of trucking while fostering innovation in the transportation sector.
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