The EPA's final rules require manufacturers that starting in 2026, their new models must have an increased percentage of completely zero emissions.
According to the head of the authority, after the new rules, pollution caused by high-performance vehicles will be significantly reduced. The rules will come into effect in 2026 and
Until 2032, they will gradually tighten the proportion of new truck, van and bus models that must be zero-emission.
According to preliminary US government calculations, after the transition period, 50% of trucks, 32% of short-haul trucks with trailers, and 25% of long-haul trucks could become fully electric by 2032. This measure also affects buses.
According to federal authorities, 29 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States come from transportation, and within that Land transportation represents 23 percent.
Currently, fully electric vehicles account for less than 1% of truck sales affected by the new rules, according to data from the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association, which includes the largest manufacturers.
Leaders of American fuel and petrochemical manufacturers and the American Petroleum Institute He protested in a statement He called on Congress to vote on changing the rules, as well as potentially suing the government over the regulations.
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