Exclusive: U.S. to set 24 percent emission cut for heavy trucks

U.S. regulators on Friday will propose a 24 percent cut in carbon emissions for heavy-duty trucks by 2027 from expected 2018 emission levels, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. An environmental group said the reduction would equal 1 billion tons in carbon emissions and could lead to deep cuts in other pollutants linked to health problems. The standard for heavy trucks and vehicles would be the latest rule by the Obama administration aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions from the country's biggest emitting sectors.

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