Biden Administration Clears Way for California's Plan to Phase Out Diesel Trucks
The Biden administration has passed a plan for California to phase out a wide range of diesel-powered trucks.
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The California law will ensure that truck manufacturers sell an increasing number of zero-emission trucks for the next couple of decades.
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The decision made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows California to mitigate the long standing pollution issue from cars and trucks.
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The new approved rules will particularly put stress on companies that build trucks, as well as those that use a large number of them for transport business operations.
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The new regulations will affect several types of trucks, including box trucks, semitrailers, and even large passenger pick-ups.
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The rules approved on Friday will make it mandatory for companies with fleets of 50 or more trucks to share information about their use with the state.
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California has the largest economy compared to any US state and has a history of pushing for stronger emissions rules.
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The transportation sector adds up for nearly 40% of California’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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By 2035, depending on the zero-emission class of truck, they will collectively make up 40% to 75% of sales.
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The decision will enable California to proceed forward with one of the most ambitious efforts by a US state to slash emissions.
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