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EPA rep: Next round of emissions regs won’t cause performance problems seen with Phase I
EPA representative Matt Spears said the emissions regulations will make the country’s fleet “the most technologically advanced and fuel efficient” in the world. Fleets and owner-operators have been skeptical of the regulations’ impact on truck costs.
September 24, 2015
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Comment period for proposed fuel economy, emissions regs extended to Oct. 1
Here’s how to comment on the proposed fuel economy and GHG emissions regulations.
September 1, 2015
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Customer acceptance of upcoming emissions standards at the forefront of Phase II public hearing
Industry stakeholders, including those representing truck makers, fleets and owner-operators, along with some environmental activists, spoke Thursday at a hearing on the next phase of fuel economy and emissions standards for heavy trucks.
August 7, 2015
Business
EPA, DOT to hold public hearings on next round of emissions, fuel economy regs
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation have announced they will hold two public hearings on the upcoming so-called Phase 2 of federal emissions and fuel economy standards for heavy-duty trucks.
July 27, 2015
Business
International scores major Class 8 tractor order
International Truck announced that it has received an order for 1,050 new trucks from an unnamed North American fleet. The company also reports that the customer has indicated that it will order an additional 7,950 Trucks later this month. The three-year agreement is for International ProStar and LoneStar Class 8 tractors powered by Cummins ISX-15 engines. The […]
July 21, 2015
Business
Provision that would exempt glider kits from Phase 2 emissions regs unlikely to pass, ATD says
The American Truck Dealers says H.R. 2822 – which includes an amendment that would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency, for one year, from using funds to include the regulation of glider kits in the EPA’s controversial “Phase II” fuel economy/greenhouse gas proposed rule – is unlikely to pass, as it was pulled from the House floor.
July 16, 2015
Business
Judge again dismisses most of OOIDA lawsuit against Calif. emissions regs, transfers case
The federal judge overseeing the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s lawsuit challenging California emissions standards has again dismissed most of the owner-driver advocacy group’s claims.
July 16, 2015
Business
EPA sues Navistar, alleging company violated emissions standards laws
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed suit against Navistar International Corp. on Wednesday, July 15, claiming the truck maker violated the Clean Air Act.
July 16, 2015
Business
Q&A: CCTA’s Joe Rajkovacz on emissions regs and their impact on truck costs
A recent decision by a federal court denied the California Construction Trucking Association’s appeal of the EPA’s greenhouse gas standards based on a lack of standing. CCTA’s Joe Rajkovacz
May 5, 2015
Business
Second phase of fuel economy, emissions standards for heavy trucks sent to OMB for approval
A federal rule to up the fuel economy standards of medium- and heavy-duty trucks has been sent from the Department of Transportation to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for its stamp of approval, moving the rule one step closer to publication.
April 1, 2015
Business
DTNA bullish on 2015 truck market, says future regs should foster ‘free thinking’
During a press dinner at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., Martin Daum, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America, shared his company’s optimism for near-term truck sales in North America, saying at the moment the U.S. is one of the few really strong markets in the world.
March 30, 2015
Business
Cummins Emissions Solutions previews EcoFit after-treatment system
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Cummins Emission Solutions, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and a technology leader in the global exhaust aftertreatment market, is introducing the first of its next generation of ultra-high efficiency aftertreatment systems, the EcoFit Single Module. The EcoFit Single Module is designed to be up to 60 percent smaller and 40 percent lighter compared […]
March 18, 2015
Business
Dismissal of lawsuit against Calif. emissions regs upheld by appeals court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a prior dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the California Construction Trucking Association against the California Air Resources Board’s diesel engine emissions regulations.
March 5, 2015
Business
Is the EPA unfairly targeting Volvo?
The other day a glowing report noted a recent environmental study, which concluded that “modern” diesel exhaust smoke (i.e. smoke from post-2010 diesel engines) is essentially harmless to humans. That’s certainly good news. Although I know quite a few people in the trucking industry who wonder if that end justified the means. Because the Emissions […]
February 13, 2015
Business
Modern diesel exhaust poses little health risk, study concludes
Lifetime exposure to exhaust from modern diesel engines does not induce tumors or precancerous changes, according to the conclusions of a study released this week — the first on the health effects of modern diesel exhaust.
February 6, 2015
Business
Where things stand with Navistar
After a trip to the company’s headquarters, CCJ Executive Editor Jack Roberts offers his take on where Navistar stands in getting the company back on track financially and how, though conceding its emissions strategy, it’s still taking a different approach than a few other OEMs.
February 6, 2015
Business
Counting down the top 10 stories of 2014: No. 9
CCJ is reviewing the top 10 stories of 2014 based on the number of pageviews. Use the navigation buttons at the bottom of the stories to move through the countdown. No. 9: CARB gives some breathing room for small fleets, owner-operators over DPF mandate After hearing lengthy testimony from small fleet owners and independent contractors […]
December 16, 2014
Business
Court tosses OOIDA’s suit against Calif. emissions rules
OOIDA’s 2013 lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board over its stringent emissions regulations has been dismissed by a federal judge based on jurisdiction and the necessity for the U.S. EPA to be named a defendant. OOIDA says it is appealing the ruling.
November 10, 2014
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