Environmentalists See Few Signs Truck Rules Cause ‘Pre-Buy’ Disruption

A new report commissioned by environmentalists finds little evidence that EPA’s prior heavy truck emissions rules have caused significant industry disruption from vehicle “pre-buys” and subsequent sales slumps, bolstering group’s calls for strong nitrogen oxides (NOx) rules and possibly tougher greenhouse gas limits in upcoming rules. The study , obtained by Inside EPA’s Climate Extra ahead of its release, pushes back against industry claims that EPA’s truck emissions regulations cause truck buyers to significantly boost vehicle purchases just prior...