New federal fuel-efficiency standards for commercial vehicles have won nearly across-the-board praise. From environmental groups to trucking organizations, word has been mainly positive for the recently announced rules governing mpg standards and greenhouse gas emissions on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
“While it is too early to know all the potential effects of this rule, we do know it sets us on the path to a future where we depend less on foreign oil, spend less on fuel and contribute less to climate change,” said American Trucking Associations president Bill Graves.
Announced earlier this week by President Obama, the rules to reduce fuel consumption and air pollution are scheduled to begin implementation between 2014 and 2018, depending on the size of the rig.
What do you think about the new rules? Promising? A ruse? Somewhere in the middle? As always, we’d love to hear from you!
