Energy, Environment & Transport

America’s challenge to European truck supremacy

American trucks have always lagged behind in terms of efficiency, but new US regulations will soon cause the tables to turn, argues William Todts. 

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American trucks will overtake EU trucks in terms of efficiency by the early 2020s. [Walmart/Flickr]

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Updated: 01-10-2024

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