Biden Administration's Crackdown on Emissions from Heavy Duty Trucks and Buses
The Biden administration has announced new regulations to reduce emissions from heavy duty diesel trucks and buses, aiming to push manufacturers towards zero pollution targets by 2032. The rules set average pollution limits for truckmakers' fleets, encouraging the use of electric and other lower-emitting technologies like hybrids.
Key Points
- New regulations to push heavy duty truck and bus manufacturers towards zero pollution targets by 2032
- Emphasis on electric and lower-emitting technologies like hybrids
- Expected impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation sector
Pros
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from heavy duty vehicles
- Encouragement of manufacturers to shift towards electric and lower-emitting technologies
- Response to the urgency of the climate crisis
Cons
- Questions remain about the efficiency of the regulations
- Less than one percent of new truck sales in the U.S. are currently zero-emissions