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Recall report: Lighting problem impacts more than 4,000 International trucks
The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
May 29, 2023
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Trucking groups push back on potential benefits of heavier trucks
Two trucking groups say any benefits that might come from allowing trucks to run at higher weight are offset by safety and infrastructure concerns.
May 28, 2023
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Senators send letter to EPA administrator over emissions
"These proposals effectively mandate a costly transition to electric cars and trucks in the absence of congressional direction, and the agency should immediately rescind both proposals," the letter reads.
May 26, 2023
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, sits at a desk and takes notes.
House votes in favor of EPA emission regs rollback
The U.S. House on Tuesday joined its counterparts in the Senate in passing legislation to roll back EPA emission regulations slated to impact heavy-duty tractors in model year 2027.
May 23, 2023
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Recall report: Minor recalls announced for work trucks
The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
May 22, 2023
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Daimler school bus recall impacts more than 23,000 vehicles
The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
May 15, 2023
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REPAIR Act picks up cosponsors
Fifteen cosponsors have signed on to the bill carried by Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida.
May 12, 2023
A white truck with the hood up for service under a partly cloudy blue sky.
NATSO, SIGMA push Congress to encourage investment in alternative fuels
"It is critically important to recognize the efficiencies of the liquid fuel distribution system and, to every extent possible, replicate those efficiencies as the country transitions to future fuels," says NATSO and SIGMA's David Fialkov.
May 10, 2023
A man plugging in an electric Class 8 tractor to charge.
EPA wants input from you on zero-emission trucks
“This information will enable EPA to effectively design programs to expeditiously fund currently available zero-emission technologies, as well as consider allowances, such as longer project timeframes, for specific technologies,” the EPA states.
May 8, 2023
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Short wheelbase Freightliners recalled for FMVSS issue
The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
May 8, 2023
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Three Michigan companies charged with 'deleting' emissions devices
Though the investigation is still ongoing, the case “is one of the largest of its kind ever charged in the United States,” says U.S. Attorney Mark Totten.
May 1, 2023
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Navistar recalls 9,170 units for leak in braking system
The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
May 1, 2023
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California bans diesel truck sales as of 2036
CARB estimates that, of the 1.8 million medium- and heavy-duty vehicles operating daily in California, 532,000 will be subject to its fleet requirements.
April 28, 2023
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EPA funding fuels electric school bus programs
Environmental Protection Agency announces $400 million in grants for clean school buses.
April 28, 2023
A school bus in a lot.
Senate votes to roll back EPA emissions standard on heavy trucks
The measure passed by the narrowest of margins but President Biden will almost certainly veto it.
April 27, 2023
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Ram sees flurry of recalls; switch affects 40,000 2019-2023 Chevrolet medium-duty trucks
The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
April 24, 2023
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CARB approves Toyota's Class 8 fuel cell kit
Toyota's CARB-approved Class 8 fuel cell kit will be available for OEMs later this year.
April 24, 2023
Toyota's Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell kit will be available later this year.
NHTSA pressing forward with trailer side underride guard requirement
NHTSA estimates that 17.2 lives would be saved and 69 serious injuries would be prevented annually when all trailers are equipped with side underride guards.
April 18, 2023
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