The EPA on Tuesday released final tailpipe emission rules for trucks, which some health and environmental groups say don’t go far enough to be adequately protective.
The final rules for nitrogen oxide emissions are 80% more stringent than current standards, which haven’t been updated for more than 20 years, according to an Environmental Protection Agency press release.
Nitrogen oxides, or NOx, contribute to the formation of particulate matter and ozone pollution, and can cause severe health effects, particularly in communities around highways and transport hubs.
This action begins reductions by model year 2027, and is the first of three in ...
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