The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reopening its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles rules as well as its Heavy-Duty Nitrous Oxide rule as part of a sweeping review of what an agency release described as the Biden administration’s “problematic” Clean Trucks Plan. Â
March 18, 2025carbon emissions News Updates
EPA: Rollback on Heavy-Truck Emission Rules
EPA, Meyer Settle $7.4M Emissions Tampering Case
The EPA has reached a $7.4 million settlement with Meyer Distributing over allegations it sold tens of thousands of aftermarket emissions tampering devices.
January 14, 2025DTNA Halts New Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon
One truck manufacturer has stopped taking orders for new diesel-powered trucks and buses in Oregon and two more are limiting sales there as a result of the state’s implementation of certain laws.
January 10, 2025Biden’s Climate Goal Seeks 60% Emissions Cut by 2035
Biden said the new goal keeps the U.S. on track to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide by 2050. It calls for reducing net emissions by 61% to 66% below 2005 levels in 2035.
December 19, 2024Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules
An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from “unfair” practices by China.
November 21, 2024Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump
Newsom’s office told the Associated Press that the governor and lawmakers are ready to “Trump-proof” California’s state laws, including those affecting the transportation sector.
November 7, 2024Biden to Announce $3B to Reduce Carbon Emissions at Ports
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding nearly $3 billion to boost climate-friendly equipment and infrastructure at ports across the country.
October 29, 2024Reducing Emissions Without Sacrificing Diesel Efficiency
In spite of a somewhat heavier emission control system, Cummins' 2027 HELM version of X15 will be no heavier than the present product because the HELM block is a fresh design.
October 4, 2024House Backs Measure to Overturn Biden Auto Emissions Rule
WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled House approved a resolution that would overturn a new Biden administration rule on automobile emissions.
September 20, 2024Viable Carbon Capture Key to Oil’s Future, Kerry Warns
John Kerry, the Biden administration’s top climate diplomat, said the oil and gas industry must prove carbon capture can play a meaningful role lowering emissions.
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