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Aug 26, 2014

TRUCK RULES * USA

* DC - Truck makers, operators ask NHTSA to consider ‘real world’ in setting efficiency standards


Washington,DC,USA -Truckinginfo, by Kevin Jones -August 20, 2014: -- CARB GHGTruck, trailer and engine makers, along with buyers and operators, are strongly encouraging government regulators to consider real-world operating factors in the development of the next round of heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency standards. The trucking industry is also hoping the government has learned from the unintended, economically disastrous and potentially conflicting results of other recent emissions rules... The discussion comes by way of comments filed recently with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA, together with the Environmental Protection Agency, has initiated development of Phase II of its greenhouse gas standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The initial standards became effective Jan. 1 for model year 2014 trucks, and are set to be strengthened with model year 2017. Phase II would target 2018 and beyond... In its response, American Trucking Associations “strongly” calls for “national harmonization” of all standards for the trucking industry – including standards under Phase II. ATA is particularly concerned with the impact of state and local emissions regulations, such as those imposed by the California Air Resources Board, on interstate commerce... The Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association likewise addresses both affordability and real-world results...

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