"States and EPA Unite to Accelerate Electric Truck Adoption and Ban Gas-Powered Car Sales"
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from new trucks, delivery vans, and buses, benefiting communities disproportionately exposed to diesel exhaust. The rule will require manufacturers to slash emissions, but falls short of mandating zero-emission trucks by 2035. The truck industry has expressed concerns about the costs and disruptions, while some truck makers are supportive of the move towards zero-emission vehicles. The Biden administration has provided subsidies for electric trucks and charging infrastructure, aiming to build a national network of charging stations along freight corridors.