Truckers and States Push Back Against Biden's Climate Regulations
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Truckers are warning that the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new emission standards, aimed at reducing air pollution from heavy-duty engines and vehicles, will have catastrophic effects on the American food supply. The trucking industry, which is predominantly made up of small businesses, argues that complying with the EPA's clean energy mandates will push many companies out of business, leading to a tightening of trucking capacity and severe price inflation. Truckers also express concerns about the practicality of electric vehicles, including limited driving range and the weight of lithium batteries, which would result in reduced payload capacity. Critics argue that the regulations prioritize green energy over the economy and fail to address infrastructure and testing challenges.