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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 15, 2021

Appeals Court: Trailers Not Covered by GHG Regs

An appeals court has ruled in favor of trailer makers, removing trailers from the 2016 greenhouse gas regulations published by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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PodcastsJuly 27, 2021

GHG Phase 2 Will Change How We Build Diesel Engines

Phase 2 of the EPA and NHTSA Greenhouse Gas Emissions regulations will change the way fleets spec heavy trucks. The rule calls for a reduction in carbon emissions, or a boost to fuel economy, of 25% by 2027. Dr. Mihai Dorobantu, the Eaton Vehicle Group’s director of Technology Planning and Government Affairs, joins us to explain some of the advanced technologies we’ll need to meet the requirements, and how they work.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2020

Jacobs’ Technology Demonstrates Fuel Economy, Aftertreatment Efficiency

Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ cylinder deactivation technology (CDA) combined next-generation diesel engines has delivered performance-enhancing benefits according to recent independent validation tests.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJune 9, 2020

Tires for GHG2: Increased Fuel Economy, Mileage

Tire makers say advancements in tire design and construction will produce safer and longer-lasting tires for the second round of greenhouse gas reduction rules.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 6, 2019

EPA Attempt to Rollback Glider-Kit Limits Slammed as Shoddy

The investigative report does not question the content of the proposed rollback rule.

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Passing Zoneby David CullenSeptember 23, 2019

Will Dustup over Cleanup of Car Emissions Gut Truck GHG Rules?

What does Trump's revocation of California's vehicle emission waiver mean for the federal Phase 2 GHG emission rules already in place for commercial vehicles? Commentary by Executive Editor David Cullen.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Jacobs Partners with Tula on Cylinder Deactivation for Diesel Engines

Jacobs’ hardware, developed to meet Tula’s systems requirements, will further enhance fuel savings and emissions reductions, the company said.

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Newsby David CullenAugust 2, 2019

Report Clears EPA 2017 Glider-Emissions Study

An audit by the Environmental Protection Agency’s independent Office of the Inspector General says the agency's testing of glider kit emissions, which found they produced significantly more emissions than new vehicles, “complied with standard practices.”

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 18, 2019

The Challenge of Balancing Tire Traction with Fuel Efficiency

Tire makers need to reduce tire rolling resistance to meet upcoming greenhouse gas rules. What does that mean for safety?

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 16, 2019

Medium-Duty Truck Emissions in 2021 and Beyond

How will the second phase of the greenhouse gas rules affect medium-duty vehicles?

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