Trump’s EPA eases derate rules, boosting bus passenger safety
EPA’s new diesel rules lengthen repair windows, preventing abrupt bus slowdowns, improving passenger safety, and cutting costly disruptions nationwide.
3 companies charged in diesel-engine emissions tampering case
Three Michigan companies and eleven individuals have been accused of disabling emissions controls on semi-trucks, violating the Clean Air Act in an aftermarket scheme. While…
EPA finalizes new derate schedule, establishes new emissions standards
WASHINGTON, DC – The Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule here today that addresses emissions standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicle engines beginning with the…
Demand doubles Clean School Bus rebate program to nearly $1B
When announced in the spring, the Clean School Bus Program rebate administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was set to provide only $500 million…
Increased enforcement of idling laws part of efforts to reduce pollution
Estimates say vehicle idling wastes six billion gallons of fuel annually.
Furthermore, exhaust fumes have been linked to asthma, cancer, cardiac disease, and other serious…
UMA to EPA: Consider revising derate regulations
The United Motorcoach Association is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to consider revising derate regulations before issuing 2027 emission standards because of unintended consequences for…
Vandalia Coach’s Phil Streif advocates for industry with EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently acknowledged hearing from charter bus companies detailing difficulties experienced with emission regulations. Operators say the agency’s…
EPA proposes tougher heavy-duty engine and vehicle standards
With staunch support from the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association and the American Trucking Associations, the Environmental Protection Agency issued proposed standards for nitrogen oxide…
Senate infrastructure deal has $5 billion for low-emission, electric school buses
The bipartisan Senate agreement on federal infrastructure spending moves forward, including electric school buses and those powered by CNG, propane and biofuels.
The Senate approved…
Operators can highlight CDC compliance with UMA’s AssurClean
Navigating the options when it comes to cleaning products, disinfecting policies and procedures in a post-COVID-19 world can be overwhelming.
“Everybody is selling some sort…