4 Federal Departments: We're Joining Forces to 'Decarbonize' the American Road | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are teaming up to help reduce emissions from the transportation sector

 4 Federal Departments: We're Joining Forces to 'Decarbonize' the American Road

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April 1, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are teaming up to help reduce emissions from the transportation sector, one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. The agencies will work together to develop and promote technologies and practices that will reduce emissions from passenger and freight vehicles, while also improving fuel efficiency and saving consumers money.

The DOT will lead the effort to develop fuel economy and emissions standards for passenger vehicles and trucks, while the EPA will focus on reducing emissions from these vehicles through its fuel economy program. The DOE will work to develop and deploy technologies that will improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, including electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and advanced vehicle technologies.

The agencies will also work together to promote the use of these technologies and practices through outreach and education programs. The goal is to reduce transportation-related emissions by up to 30 percent by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.

This effort is part of the Trump Administration's overall strategy to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, which also includes repealing the Obama-era fuel economy standards and rolling back other regulations.