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NewsJanuary 27, 2026

Justice Department Pulls Back on Criminal Prosecution of Diesel Emissions Deletes

The Trump administration has announced it will no longer criminally prosecute “diesel delete” cases of truck owners altering emissions systems in violation of EPA regulations. What does that mean for heavy-duty fleets?

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 12, 2025

EPA Acts to Curb Sudden DEF-Related Diesel Engine Derates

New guidance to engine manufacturers will reduce "derating," an automatic trigger forcing diesel engines to operate at a reduced capacity when the emissions system runs out of diesel exhaust fluid or there's a DEF-related fault.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 18, 2024

California Gets Go-Ahead from EPA to Enforce Truck NOx Emissions Rules

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a waiver allowing California to enforce its low-NOx omnibus emissions rule, which has been criticized by trucking groups.

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Jim Nebergall, executive director, market strategy, Cummins.
Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 21, 2024

How the Newest Cummins X15 Engine Meets EPA 2027 Emissions Regs

How is the newest version of the Cummins X15 diesel engine meeting EPA's 2027 Phase 3 greenhouse gas emissions regulations?

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeApril 1, 2024

What Do Scope 3 Emissions Mean to Your Trucking Fleet?

With more attention being paid to Scope 3 emissions, may need to take a more proactive approach and a deeper dive into your company’s operations to attract and keep customers.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 29, 2024

EPA Finalizes GHG Phase 3 Truck Emissions Standards

Ending months of speculation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued strict greenhouse gas emissions standards that will push medium- and heavy-duty trucks toward zero-emission vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2023

Sustainable Fleets 2023: The Road from Diesel to ZEVs

Over the past year, public policy and new funding have shifted more emphasis to building the zero-emissions commercial vehicle market, according to the fourth annual State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2023

Colorado to Adopt Advanced Clean Trucks Rule

Colorado is the latest state to adopt California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule, as well as its low-NOx regulations.

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PodcastsMarch 21, 2023

Listen: Will EPA’s 2027 Low-NOx Rules Cause a Truck Pre-buy?

Hear from ACT Research Senior Analyst Tim Denoyer about the likelihood of a pre-buy ahead of the new EPA 2027 emissions rules in this HDT Talks Trucking podcast.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 16, 2023

Key Elements of EPA's 2027 Low-NOx Rule

Here's what to know about EPA's final rule that sets very aggressive standards for NOx reductions and leaves engine makers precious little time to test and implement the technology required to meet the requirements.  

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