NATSO, the trade association for America’s travel plazas and truck stops, and SIGMA, the national trade association for fuel marketers, have issued a statement in response to the Biden Administration’s Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Regulations and Standards Final Rule.
While the industry appreciates the Administration’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, the Final Rule falls short in addressing the challenges faced by fuel retailers in transitioning to heavy-duty truck electrification. The Rule also fails to recognize the importance of supporting lower carbon alternatives to diesel fuel that are already commercially viable, such as biodiesel and renewable diesel.
To fully support the electrification of long-haul vehicles, fuel retailers would need to invest $57 billion in building a dense long-haul charging network. For the electrification of all medium and heavy-duty vehicles, up to $620 billion would need to be invested in chargers, infrastructure, and utility service costs. Additionally, off-highway refueling locations would require large-scale charging capacity equivalent to that of an entire small town.
The statement emphasizes the need for comprehensive support for various technologies that reduce carbon emissions, rather than focusing solely on electric vehicles. The Administration is urged to provide incentives for renewable liquid fuels alongside the GHG Rule to effectively decarbonize heavy-duty trucking. Biodiesel, for example, can reduce emissions by nearly 80% compared to diesel and represents the best opportunity for reducing carbon emissions from existing trucks in the foreseeable future.
NATSO and SIGMA highlight their commitment to investing in new refueling technologies and infrastructure, as well as their ongoing efforts to improve the business climate in which their members operate.
Source: PRNewswire
NATSO and SIGMA, the trade associations for America’s travel plazas, truck stops, and fuel marketers, have issued a statement in response to the Biden Administration’s Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Regulations and Standards Final Rule. This rule aims to reduce carbon emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, but the trade associations argue that it fails to address the challenges faced by fuel retailers in transitioning to heavy-duty truck electrification.
One of the main concerns raised by NATSO and SIGMA is the significant investment required to support the electrification of long-haul and medium to heavy-duty vehicles. To establish a dense long-haul charging network, fuel retailers would need to invest $57 billion. If the goal is to electrify all medium and heavy-duty vehicles, the required investment in chargers, infrastructure, and utility service costs could reach up to $620 billion. Furthermore, off-highway refueling locations would need charging capacity equivalent to that of an entire small town.
In addition to the high costs of infrastructure development, the trade associations emphasize the importance of supporting lower carbon alternatives to diesel fuel that are already commercially viable, such as biodiesel and renewable diesel. These fuels have the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions from existing trucks in the foreseeable future. Biodiesel, for example, can reduce emissions by nearly 80% compared to diesel.
The statement urges the Biden Administration to provide incentives for renewable liquid fuels alongside the GHG Rule to effectively decarbonize heavy-duty trucking. This comprehensive approach would support various technologies that reduce carbon emissions, rather than solely focusing on electric vehicles.
NATSO and SIGMA highlight their commitment to investing in new refueling technologies and infrastructure. They also emphasize their ongoing efforts to improve the business climate in which their members operate, indicating a dedication to advancing the industry and supporting its members.
For more information on NATSO, visit their official website.
For more information on SIGMA, visit their official website.