"Balancing Act: EPA's New Rules for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Electric Vehicles"

The EPA has established stringent emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. The new rules, effective for model years 2027 through 2032, are projected to prevent up to 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the next three decades and provide $13 billion in net benefits. While the auto industry could meet the limits by increasing electric vehicle sales, industry groups have criticized the standards as unattainable with current technology and infrastructure limitations. The EPA contends that the new rules will offer truck owners a range of powertrain options while achieving stringent environmental goals and providing health benefits, particularly in communities heavily impacted by heavy truck traffic.