Proposed Rulemaking to Establish 2014-18 Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and GHG Standards - (PPT)

摘要

NHTSA and EPA have issued a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for closely-related standards to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from medium and heavy duty vehicles; Rule proposes strong and coordinated federal GHG and Fuel Efficiency standards; Consistent with President Obama's May 21, 2010 Presidential Memorandum; Coordinated national standards which provide regulatory certainty and consistency for the heavy duty vehicle industry; Proposal has been developed with the State of California, Industry, and Environmental Stakeholders; Will allow for a single national fleet meeting NHTSA, EPA, and potential future California requirements; Takes into account the market structure of the trucking industry and the unique demands of heavy-duty vehicle applications; Program will achieve substantial reductions in fuel consumption and GHG emissions.