Yet EPA officials said the rule will not mandate the adoption of a particular zero-emission technology. Rather, it will require manufacturers to reduce emissions by choosing from several cleaner technologies, including electric trucks, hybrid trucks and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
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Diesel produces a lot more power for work vehicles than gas, it’s a much more efficient fuel. I don’t know where you got that it’s crap, but it’s one of the reasons you have a roof over your head and food in your stomach and the ability to write out “diesel is crap”.