EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules
The EPA is proposing to ease heavy-duty truck emissions rules by eliminating DEF-related engine deratements and 'limp mode'.
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Environmental Protection Agency has proposed changes to weaken heavy-truck emissions rules. Specifically, the agency is moving to entirely eliminate DEF-related engine deratements and 'limp mode' for heavy-duty trucks.
Coverage from CDLLife, Michigan Farm News, and U.S. News & World Report emphasizes that these changes are a response to outcry from truckers.
Yahoo reports that while other truck regulations are impacted, NOx limits will remain in place. Future developments depend on the finalization of these proposed changes to Biden-era heavy-truck emissions rules.
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What specific technical restrictions is the EPA proposing to remove?
The EPA proposes the complete elimination of DEF-related engine deratements and 'limp mode'.
Are all pollution limits being removed?
No, according to Yahoo, the proposed changes keep NOx limits in place.
Why is the EPA considering these changes?
CDLLife reports the proposal is in response to outcry from truckers.
Coverage (5)
- EPA issues proposal to entirely eliminate DEF 'limp mode' in response to outcry from truckers CDLLife · 14h ago
- EPA proposes complete elimination of DEF-related engine deratements Michigan Farm News · 14h ago
- Proposed EPA change keeps NoX limits in place, impacts other truck regulations Yahoo · 14h ago
- US pushes for weaker truck pollution rules Yahoo · 14h ago
- US EPA Proposes Easing Biden Heavy-Truck Emissions Rules U.S. News & World Report · 14h ago
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