Skip to Content

mexican trucks in u.s.


Mexican trucks now allowed on U.S. highways; smog impact unknown

Cargo trucks from 100 Mexican companies will now be allowed beyond the current 25-mile border zone. The 1-year test program was announced Friday by U.S. and Mexican leaders. Officials don't know the impact on air quality or safety, but Senator Dianne Feinstein will open an inquiry next month. Democrats say they question the Bush administration's claims that the trucks will meet safety requirements. Southern California officials worry that Mexican diesel fuel is not ultra-low sulfur as required here and will add to smog problems when trucks ... Read more →

No Content Style Defined.

Featured Galleries

  • Quick Spin: 2011 Chevrolet Volt pre-production prototype
  • Toyota iQ Livery
  • Tesla Store Monaco
  • 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
  • Smart ED production
  • Tesla Roadster audio recording for video games
  • Production i-MiEVs in the UK
  • Hyundai 2.4L direct injected Theta II
  • Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid bus
  • Chevy Volt hits the streets in Royal Oak
  • 2010 Nissan LEAF
  • 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 hybrid

Categories

Autoblog

Daily Finance

Download Squad

Engadget

Joystiq

Autoblog Spanish

Switched.com

FanHouse

Asylum