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What California's emissions regs mean for trucking in the state
John Boesel, CEO and President of CALSTART – a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing clean, efficient solutions within the transportation sector – joins the 10-44 to discuss new air quality regs in his state.
April 6, 2023
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California becomes first government in the world to mandate electric trucks
Trucking groups slam 'infeasible,' 'unworkable' and 'unrealistic' rule that would phase out diesel trucks in California.
March 31, 2023
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Join us next week for a webinar that can make or break your Roadcheck experience
CCJ and Mann+Hummel are hosting a complimentary webinar April 20 with CVSA and some of trucking's safest fleets to discuss maintenance tips and practices that make roadside inspections easy.
March 30, 2023
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Report: California will be allowed to set its own emissions limits
The White House reportedly will allow California to tighten emissions regulations passed by EPA, and enact them three years sooner.
March 20, 2023
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Industry mounts another push to repeal FET
The tax on heavy trucks is the highest excise tax levied by the federal government.
February 22, 2023
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Brake light manufacturer and fleets seek factory-level exemption
Intellistop CEO Michelle Hanby is suing the FMCSA to have her company's pulsing brake light device installed at factories.
February 20, 2023
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ATA's Spear: Trucking can't meet zero emission regs on California's timeline
ATA President and CEO Chris Spear noted the industry has a history of working with regulators on emissions targets, and that the bully approach California has taken is doomed.
February 15, 2023
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Cummins' new 48-volt 10-liter engine slashes emissions while improving fuel economy
Cummins' latest fuel-agnostic engine, the X10, will roll out in 2026 with 'a step change in fuel economy' and exceptionally low emissions.
February 13, 2023
Cummins' fuel-agnostic X10 is slated for production in 2026.
A closer look at diesel emissions
Despite their collective impact on air quality, the Environmental Protection Agency regulates nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions independently.
January 26, 2023
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Perpetual emissions regulations squander air quality improvement opportunity
Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer says cleaner burning (and more expensive) diesels won't have the quick clean air impact that wider adoption rates of modern engines would.
January 19, 2023
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MEMA's Wilson: This might be the year for right to repair
"We believe this is the Congress to get this done," says MEMA's Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Ann Wilson.
January 18, 2023
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Groups argue Biden decarbonization Blueprint undoes emission strides
Fueling groups contend that tax credits established under the Inflation Reduction Act and promoted in the Biden administration's Blueprint incentivize sustainable aviation fuel production above renewable diesel and biodiesel.
January 11, 2023
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EPA eyeing more strict particulate matter regulation
Diesel-powered equipment accounts for more than 70% of all fine particulate matter emissions from U.S. transportation sources, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
January 6, 2023
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What do OEMs think of EPA's new emission regs?
Truck and engine makers now begin work in earnest on clearing an even higher low emissions bar.
December 26, 2022
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New Yorkers paid to report idling trucks, may expand to parking violations
New Yorkers who have been cashing in by submitting video evidence of commercial vehicles breaking the city's idling law may be getting greater policing power through a bill seeking to extend citizen reporting to parking violations.
December 1, 2022
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Brake Safety Week netted clean inspections for most
Nearly 87% of the more than 38,000 trucks inspected across North America had no brake-related critical violations during Brake Safety Week in August, but overall, this year's OOS rate was slightly higher than last year's brake-focused event.
November 16, 2022
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CVSA announces 2023 enforcement blitz dates
CVSA plans four scheduled enforcement campaigns this year, and the first starts in May.
November 2, 2022
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Eaton, Tenneco meet 2027 NOx requirements with diesel-powered exhaust burner
Burning diesel to improve diesel emissions: Eaton and Tenneco report that they've met CARB's 2027 nitrogen oxide emissions requirement — a 90% drop from today's standard — with a diesel-fueled exhaust burner.
October 31, 2022
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