Fuel Reductions and Emission Restricions On Heavy Vehicles In America

   Heavy trucks and buses are called the "energy hogs of America's roadways."As part of President Obama's plan to increase energy efficiency and lower atmospheric pollution, the Federal Government created a national emissions and fuel economy standards for heavy vehicles on Monday. The Administrator of The Environmental Protection Agency, Lisa P. Jackson states:

“Over all, this program will save $41 billion and much of it will stay home in the U.S. economy rather than paying for imported oil.”

   This plan for reducing the amount of fuel consumption and lower emissions in heavy trucks and buses is part of Obama's "bite-size" approach to global warming. Ms. Jackson also states that, "Heavy vehicles account for more than 10 percent of the nation’s overall oil consumption and about 20 percent of the greenhouse gases emitted by the transportation sector. Because fuel use by trucks and buses is growing faster than most other emissions that contribute to global warming, even relatively modest cuts in diesel consumption will pay large environmental benefits." This quote is saying that the fastest way to reduce pollution and fuel consumption as well as saving money in America is to put restrictions on heavy vehicles. It is a smart, simple idea that will jump start the Obama Administration's plan to lower pollution and increase energy efficiency.