While it’s sometimes true that “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” what happens in California doesn’t always stay in California - especially when it comes to fuel efficiency requirements for tires. A potential fuel efficiency mandate in "The Golden State" could have far-reaching impact.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial trucks. This includes "targeted updates to current Phase 2 GHG emissions standards," according to EPA officials.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "is proposing to set robust federal greenhouse gas emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks to secure pollution reductions through model year 2026."

Bridgestone Americas Inc. has expanded its Ecopia commercial truck tire line with the introduction of the Bridgestone R213 Ecopia.