Senate Reverses Biden's Anti-Smog Regulations
The U.S. Senate has voted against the President's pollution limits for big rigs, with Republicans claiming that the regulations were too aggressive. The vote of 50-49 stopped the rules that would have limited soot and smog from heavy trucks starting with models released in 2027. Pressure from the trucking industry may have been a factor, with the industry arguing that the regulations would be too costly and burdensome to comply with, and could hurt their competitiveness and ability to provide affordable transportation services.
Anti-smog rules aim to reduce air pollution caused by emissions from vehicles, industrial processes, and other sources. They typically establish limits on the number of pollutants that can be emitted into the air and require companies to reduce their emissions through the use of cleaner technologies or other methods. In the context of big rigs, anti-smog rules would likely focus on reducing emissions of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and other harmful substances released into the air by diesel-powered trucks. These rules could include requirements for the use of cleaner diesel fuels, the installation of particulate filters, and other measures aimed at reducing emissions from these vehicles. The goal of these rules would be to improve air quality and reduce the negative health impacts associated with air pollution.
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