Transport Topics (May 15, 2023)
A nonprofit called Resources for the Future recently released a study that found repeal of the federal excise tax on heavy-duty commercial vehicles should be a key tool in the United States\u2019 push to reduce trucking\u2019s greenhouse gas emissions through electrification. The report argues removing the currently 12% excise tax on medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks can reduce the purchase cost, and that would be part of the long-term solution to reducing trucking and the overall transportation sector\u2019s emissions. These findings back industry demands of recent months, including from American Trucking Associations.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices