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Emissions

Alternative power
'Big Beautiful Bill' removes biofuel, renewable diesel 'disadvantage,' experts claim
A new bill could be a big win for greener trucking. By restoring tax parity for biofuels, the legislation aims to fix a failing market, lower emissions with renewable diesel, and reduce costs for consumers.
June 30, 2025
According to ATRI research, while both renewable diesel and battery electric pathways have implementation costs, relying on BEV to decrease CO2 emissions is nearly six times more expensive than using RD.
Regulations
Trucking association challenging CARB's Clean Truck Partnership with OEMs
The Western States Trucking Association believes the CTP is a regulation, meaning CARB did not follow state rules in implementing it. Also: Torc opens new innovation center in Michigan; Senate bill would increase dry bulk axle-weight variance; more.
June 25, 2025
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Alternative power
California doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules
Truck manufacturers and dealers find themselves in the crosshairs as California Gov. Gavin Newsom directs state to begin work on next generation emissions regulations.
June 12, 2025
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Regulations
Trump signs resolutions to ‘kill’ California’s emissions waivers
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two trucking-related congressional resolutions that end the California Air Resources Board’s electric truck sales mandates and strict emissions standards.
June 12, 2025
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed three Congressional Review Act bills to end California's electric vehicle sales and truck emissions mandates.
Emissions
Clean Truck deal architect says emissions pact with OEMs 'going forward'
Heavy truck OEMs might not have a lot of certainty about the Clean Truck Partnership they signed in 2023, but the person who helped write it does: 'We're going forward.'
June 3, 2025
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Alternative power
CARB's path to enforcing its emission regs is now a questionable agreement signed by truck OEMs
Congress has revoked California's emissions authority, but CARB insists its Clean Truck Partnership with OEMs is still in effect.
May 29, 2025
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Emissions
Congress formally spikes California's emissions regs
The U.S. Senate on Thursday joined the House in disapproving strict state-level emissions standards enacted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
May 22, 2025
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Alternative power
Is California's reign as emissions judge, jury and executioner over?
The Trump administration seems to be wrestling back control over emissions at the state level.
May 15, 2025
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Alternative power
CARB agrees to officially repeal Advanced Clean Fleets
Court documents show that CARB intends to repeal the ACF regulations related to so-called "high-priority" fleets and drayage fleets. Also: HOS waivers for fuel haulers in two states; J.B. Hunt recognizes safest drivers.
May 7, 2025
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Regulations
Truck dealers urge Congress to revoke CARB emissions waivers
The American Truck Dealers group sent a letter to Congress in support of joint resolutions that would revoke EPA waivers for California's Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnimbus Low-NOx rules. Also: California DMV proposes new autonomous vehicle testing, deployment regs.
May 1, 2025
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Emissions
House revokes California's authority to regulate truck emissions
The U.S. House Wednesday evening passed two resolutions that would roll back strict California emissions standards.
April 30, 2025
California's ability to set its own emissions regulations is being challenged by U.S. legislators.
Emissions
Volvo seeks CARB certification for 0.05 NOx engine variant
Low NOx engine will be available on new VNRs and select VNL tractors. by yearend 2025.
April 29, 2025
Volvo Trucks' 0.05 NOx engine is built on the company's D13 VGT engine platform.
Emissions
DOT spiked Biden-era emissions rule
The overturned a greenhouse gas emission (GHG) rule adopted in 2023, which hadn't formally started, would have required state DOTs to measure and establish declining targets for carbon dioxide emissions.
April 20, 2025
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Emissions
New York trucking group pushes for delay of Clean Trucks rule
New York's trucking industry is urging state lawmakers to reconsider the rigid implementation of the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which took effect Jan. 1.
April 17, 2025
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Regulations
Massachusetts gives manufacturers flexibility on ACT enforcement
The state is using enforcement discretion for truck makers unable to meet minimum EV sales requirements for the 2025 and 2026 model years. Also: Amazon Freight launches LTL service for inbound shipments; NTSB details timeline of recent fatal I-35 crash.
April 15, 2025
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Emissions
Bills in Congress seek elimination of CARB's ZEV mandate for trucks
Two Congressional Review Act resolutions target the revocation of CARB’s ACT and Omnibus Low NOx regulations on trucks.
April 4, 2025
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Business
EPA's regulatory rollback would weaken 2027 pre-buy
With potential rollbacks, industry experts anticipate lower pre-buy volumes, stabilizing trade-in supply, and impact on new and used truck pricing.
March 27, 2025
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Emissions
Congress targets CARB's EPA waivers with two bills
Two bills in Congress would limit or eliminate the EPA's Clean Air Act waivers issued to California. Also: Truck tonnage showing signs of freight recovery; DB Schenker gets 20 new VNLs with camera monitor systems; ACERTUS announces acquisition.
March 20, 2025
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Business
Texas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against Werner
The state's highest court said the "sole substantial factor" that led to a fatal 2014 crash was not the fault of Werner nor its driver, but that of the pickup truck driver who lost control, crossed a median and struck the Werner truck.
Mack Trucks reintroduced its Anthem model Tuesday as 'the new standard of regional haul.'
Trucks
'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck
At Yale University in the mid-1960s, Fred Smith conceived the idea for an integrated air-to-ground system that would ensure overnight delivery, a concept that would eventually become Federal Express.
Business
FedEx founder Fred Smith passes away
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Regulations
Gallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure funding
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Alternative power
California doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules
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