Long-Haul Trucks
Heavy-duty long-haul trucks are essential to U.S. commerce and quality of life. However, these high-mileage, high-fuel-use vehicles emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants at much higher levels than light-duty vehicles. They also use significant amounts of fuel and produce substantial emissions while idling.
Using alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in long-haul trucks can make a big difference in U.S. air quality and energy security. Biodiesel, biomass-to-liquids diesel, Fischer-Tropsch diesel, hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel, and ultra-low sulfur diesel with advanced emissions control devices are particularly suitable for long-haul truck applications, as is liquefied natural gas. Idle reduction technologies are another effective strategy for saving fuel and reducing emissions.
This page serves as the table of contents for the Long-Haul Trucks section. Use the links below to learn more about alternative fuel and advanced technology long-haul trucks in fleet applications.
