Environmentalists Reject Industry Cost Claims For EPA Truck NOx Rule

A technology-focused environmental group is pushing back against claims by truck and engine makers that they would face onerous compliance costs if EPA aligns its upcoming nitrogen oxides (NOx) standards for heavy trucks with stringent rules that have already been adopted by California. In addition, recent advocacy from the group, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), embraces the upcoming rulemaking as a landmark opportunity to pursue climate-friendly vehicle electrification for a subset of heavy-duty vehicles as EPA is planning...