National News Alert: White House sets new fuel-efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses

The new fuel standards affect large trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles, which account for more than 20 percent of transportation-related fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The measures represent the latest effort by the Obama administration to slash greenhouse gas emissions and wean the nation off fossil fuel dependence.

News Alert Tue., Aug. 16, 2016 12:03 p.m.     White House sets new fuel-efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses The new fuel standards affect large trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles, which account for more than 20 percent of transportation-related fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The measures represent the latest effort by the Obama administration to slash greenhouse gas emissions and wean the nation off fossil fuel dependence. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Health/Science/Environment. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071