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EPA
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Glider cap will remain at 300 for U.S. manufacturers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reversed a previous decision not to enforce a cap on glider vehicles. A court challenge has stopped an early-July decision by then agency administrator Scott Pruitt to delay the…
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Cummins Westport natural gas engine gets key emissions certifications
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Cummins Westport’s 2018 ISX12N natural gas engine has been certified by the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and California’s Air Resources Board (ARB). The ISX12N meets ARB’s optional low NOx standard of 0.02 g/bhp-hr, a 90% reduction…
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EPA to revisit aspects of GHG Phase 2 regs; industry voices concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. EPA has announced it will revisit provisions to Phase 2 of greenhouse gas rules for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and engines. It says it is responding to concerns raised stakeholders in the trailer and glider industries.…
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Boosting Canada-US relations
New NTEA president excited to continue growth of Canada-US trucking relationship
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More technology taken into consideration in Phase 2 of EPA emission standards
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – With Phase 2 of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas emission standards currently being ironed out, for the first time, upfitters will see opportunities to gain emissions credits. During a panel discussion at the Green…
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PHASE 2 GHG PROPOSAL UNVEILED. NEW TRUCKS WILL COST MORE.
After several delays, the US EPA/NHTSA agencies have revealed their proposed Phase 2 joint fuel economy/greenhouse gas reduction standards. They’ll build upon the Phase 1 regs, which came in with very little disruption the industry between 2014 and 2018. Most…
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Phase 2 GHG regs will add $10-12K to cost of new trucks
Cost increases expected to be recouped within two years by 2027, regulators claim
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Manufacturers voice concerns about Phase 2 of GHG regs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — With a proposed rulemaking for the second phase of the joint EPA/NHTSA greenhouse gas/fuel economy standards for heavy trucks expected this month, some manufacturers are concerned about what’s to come. The new standards will take effect on…
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Michelin launches new SmartWay-verified X-One
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Energy conscious fleets looking for tires now have a new option from Michelin North America Inc. The company has debuted a wide-base single-trailer tire that is verified under the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) SmartWay program.…
