BERKELEY, Calif. - October 23 - Technology available today could dramatically reduce big-rig-truck fuel consumption and emissions that cause global warming and smog, according to a new report released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). A major side benefit: Truckers would save significantly on fuel costs.

"Truckers can make relatively simple modifications to their rigs, save themselves a lot of money over the long run, and save all of us from pollution," said report author Don Anair, a UCS senior vehicles analyst. "We have the technology today to get this done."