Business · 23/07/2015Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Program

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a new program aimed at improving fuel efficiency in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable transportation practices.

Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →

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