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Dingell Proposes Tax On Carbon Emissions, Fuel

By Justin Carretta

Dingell, a long-standing champion of the use of diesel fuel, said in a statement that “to reduce greenhouse gases and make the planet safe and healthy for future generations it will take a significant investment from all of us.” He continued by saying that “a fee on carbon emissions requires a tithe from all citizens and industries, but no one entity will be unfairly leveled with a devastating burden.  More importantly, it provides an incentive for change in our economy and our way of life.”

According to Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the non-profit Diesel Technology Forum, this proposal most likely wouldn’t have gained much traction in Congress a few years ago. But he told FleetOwner it has a chance of success albeit it in a possibly altered form because of greater acceptance of technological advances and environmental concerns. The younger generation is pressing the issue, Schaeffer noted. “All of a sudden, there’s a rush to the finish line.” Click here to read the full story.