California Electric Truck Mandate Reduces Transportation Productivity, Has Other Challenges
January 06, 2024
January 06, 2024
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following agency statement:
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As of January 1, 2024, any new big rigs registered in California have to be powered by hydrogen or electricity. California's Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation, which the California Air Resources Board approved on April 28, mandates that companies rapidly phase out diesel semi-trucks, starting with older models, and replace them with zero-emission trucks. The rule . . .
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As of January 1, 2024, any new big rigs registered in California have to be powered by hydrogen or electricity. California's Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation, which the California Air Resources Board approved on April 28, mandates that companies rapidly phase out diesel semi-trucks, starting with older models, and replace them with zero-emission trucks. The rule . . .