EPA proposes rollback of heavy-duty truck emissions rules
The change could lower new truck prices by about $6,000 and delay stricter engine standards set for January 2027. Carriers should watch for final rules before ordering equipment.
Heavy-duty truck emissions standards face a major change. The Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal on July 9 to adjust nitrogen oxide rules. The changes are not final.
The proposal keeps the requirement to cut emissions to 35 milligrams per horsepower-hour. It also removes strict warranty rules for new trucks. Manufacturers could pay a fee to sell engines that do not meet the standard.
Truck makers say the changes will lower costs. One executive noted the rule could reduce the price of each new truck by roughly $6,000. Companies plan to keep selling current engines while preparing for 2027 models.
Industry groups want the agency to finish the process quickly. They need a clear schedule for rules that were set to start on January 1, 2027. The final decision will determine which engines carriers can buy next year.
Source: Transport Topics — https://www.ttnews.com/articles/trump-peterbilt-rally-2026
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