It is common knowledge that old truck and fleet vehicles are major contributors to environmental pollution. This is a well know fact across the world, and we all know that developing countries seldom care for environment in an effort to conserve costs. You will find high number of used vehicles, truck and bigger fleet vehicles in developing countries. It appears that everyone has thrown caution to wind as far as air pollution is concerned.
Amongst this fact, it is gladdening to note that the Port of Seattle area has benefitted with the latest decision of Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. Ithas decided to retire 200 old trucks to clean the air and conserve air and breathing quality. This program focuses on retiring old polluting trucks by giving the owners $5000 or the blue book value, which ever is higher.
The aim or rationale behind such a move is to prevent the release of 2.8 tons of toxic matter in the air and to make air quality better.
The end result is not only a healthy environment, but a better road to drive on.