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Key Senator Backs Incentives for New Truck Engines, APUs
ARLINGTON, Va. — The new crman of the Senate Finance Committee told directors of American Trucking Associations last week that he supported creation of federal financial incentives to help fleets purchase new, cleaner-burning diesel engines and auxiliary power units.
Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) said, “I’m looking at a couple of things” to help truckers acquire the new equipment, which is designed to trim diesel emissions.Baucus told ATA’s executive committee on Feb. 13, “I’m looking for a way to reduce the costs” to fleets of buying cleaner-burning engines. Baucus said he was aware that truck sales are likely to plunge in the next few months as the new trucks are introduced.For the full story, see the Feb. 19 print edition of Transport Topics. Subscribe today.