The National Academies earlier reported that newer federal regulations related to reducing emissions and improving fuel economy in HD vehicles can reach up to $15,000 per vehicle. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem like this is going to happen. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency are estimating costs of approximately $1,249 to $1,592 for 2018 heavy-duty pickups and vans for the added technologies needed to make these vehicles more environment-friendly. That entails a fifteen percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and improved fuel economy for diesel-powered HD trucks and a ten percent decrease for gasoline-powered trucks.
Changes planned include a five percent reduction on the weight of each vehicle, the use of eight-speed automatic transmissions, improved aerodynamics and installation of electric or electro/hydraulic power steering, as well as improved engine technology. Find out more at PickupTrucks.com.
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