Tag: GHG emissions

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New California laws require smog check for trucks, accelerate move away from diesel trucks
Two bills signed into law last week by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will further crack down on heavy-duty diesel trucks in the state. One law establishes “smog checks” for trucks to register and/or operate in the state, while the other is designed to accelerate the move away from diesel-powered trucks to zero emissions vehicles.
September 23, 2019
California
Business
New California legislation would phase out diesel trucks by 2050
The legislation, introduced by California Sen. Nancy Skinner, whose district includes Oakland and Berkeley, would require a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and an 80 percent GHG reduction by 2050.
March 13, 2019
CARB lead featured
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Lawmaker again looking to protect gliders from upcoming emissions regs
Passage of the amendment in the House, which also has the support of independent retailers of glider kits, is the first step to inclusion in a final appropriations bill for 2017.
July 14, 2016
Fitzgerald Glider Kits’ Byrdstown, Tenn., factory.
Business
New rule to cut truck emissions, implement fuel economy minimums moves to White House
The standards will begin taking effect for trailers in 2018. Tractor requirements take effect in 2021. The plan goes through 2027, when the entire vehicle ­­– engine, truck and trailer – will be required to meet the standards.
June 8, 2016
exhaust emissions
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The proposed national fuel economy and greenhouse gas reduction standards, electronic on-board recorders, CAT vocational trucks and a Hoover Dam bridge are among the trucking issues featured.
November 1, 2010
The proposal, affecting trucks in model years 2014-2018, would provide a strong incentive for truck makers to use only the most aerodynamic designs.
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