CBA meets with CARB regulators to address industry concerns
Representatives from the California Bus Association (CBA) will recently met with regulators from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to address industry concerns.
The May…
Senate Republicans fight EPA 2027 emissions rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions plan for heavy-duty vehicles faces a protracted fight after a group of 33 Republicans signed a resolution to block.
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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…
Transportation key part of Biden plan for clean school infrastructure
A Biden administration plan for building better school infrastructure includes upgrading districts with modern, clean, energy-efficient facilities and transportation.
The plan announced by Vice President…
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…
EPA offering rebates to replace diesel school buses with cleaner vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications from public and private fleet operators to access over $10 million to replace old diesel school…