The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced its final rule regarding stringent greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, covering model years 2027 through 2032. These regulations mark a notable departure from previous standards, signaling the Biden administration’s problematic commitment to mitigating emissions in the transportation sector.
A key aspect of the new rules is the extended timeline provided to motor carriers, spanning from 2027 to 2030, to develop zero-emissions infrastructure.
However, this extension is counterbalanced by stronger emissions limits slated for 2031 and 2032. The proposed rule, aiming to transition 50 percent of vocational vehicles, 35 percent of new short-haul regional tractors, and 25 percent of new long-haul trucks to zero emissions by 2032, called for over 40 percent of all heavy-duty trucks to be emissions-free.
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