ATA’s Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines
WASHINGTON — ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.
Biden Vetoes GOP-Led Truck Emissions Rule Rollback
President Joe Biden vetoed a proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Driving Green Trucks Ahead at the Right Speed
It is troubling that the government is pushing the regulation of fleet electrification in a way that could slow down rather than accelerate electric adoption by truck customers.
Walmart Announces Sustainability Initiatives
Walmart announced June 1 it will take steps to reduce the amount of plastic and cardboard it puts in the waste stream from online orders and reduce vehicle emissions from delivery of packages.
Veto Expected After Congress Rescinds EPA Emissions Rule
A proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles advanced to President Joe Biden, who has vowed to veto the legislation.
Ex-Audi CEO Pleads Guilty to Diesel Emissions Charges
FRANKFURT, Germany — The former head of Volkswagen’s luxury division Audi pleaded guilty May 16 to charges tied to the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal.
May 16, 2023Twin California Ports Introduce Zero-Emission Locomotive
Weeks after the California Air Resources Board approved a rule to limit rail pollution, the Pacific Harbor Line on May 4 unveiled one of the nation’s most advanced zero-emission locomotives.
California Passes First-in-Nation Locomotive Emission Rule
California’s Air Resources Board voted April 27 to approve a rule that would ban the use of locomotive engines more than 23 years old by 2030 and increase the use of zero-emission tech at ports and railyards.
Senate Overturns Biden’s Anti-Smog Rules for Big Rigs
The Senate voted to overturn President Joe Biden’s pollution limits for big rigs that Republicans said were too aggressive, but were heralded by environmentalists as long overdue.
April 27, 2023Colorado to Put More Electric Trucks, Semitrailers on Roads
Colorado’s trucking industry will need to start investing in zero-emission semitrailers, buses and delivery trucks as soon as 2027 as part of the state’s strategy to reduce emissions.