EPA Grants California Electric Heavy Trucks Waiver
Heavy trucks poison the air we breathe. California proposes to address that issue with new rules that take effect next year.
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
California ZEV Sales Near 19% of All New Car Sales in 2022
California announced the latest data showing the state’s accelerating transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and ZEV market dominance — 18.8% of all new cars sold last year in California were ZEVs and 40% of ZEVs sold in the U.S. are sold in California. “California continues to lead the zero-emission vehicle … [continued]
Fossil Vehicle Bans Are Likely to Hit Mom-&-Pop Gas Stations the Hardest
The California Air Resources Board’s decision to phase out fossil fuel-powered cars in the state by 2035 was an important step toward cleaning up the air and addressing climate change. However, as is the case for any major technological and economic transition, there will be winners and losers. Mom-and-pop gas … [continued]
California To Spend Another $1.8 Billion On Electric School Buses
Every school bus fleet should be electric. The harm done to children’s lungs, hearts, and brains by polluting fossil-fueled school buses is enormous, and it’s quite easy to electrify school buses. Nonetheless, the wheels of institutions and large-vehicle fleets move slowly, and we don’t have nearly as many stories of … [continued]
Ford Supports California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations
On August 25th, the California Air Resources Board voted on the Advanced Clean Cars II plan to scale down light-duty passenger car, truck, and SUV emissions beginning with the 2026 model year through 2035. By 2035, all new passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles … [continued]
Nearly 2,000 Zero-Emission Trucks & Buses on California Roads — New Data
New Data Shows Nearly 2,000 Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses on California’s Roads, 43 Related In-State Manufacturers A new tool from the California Energy Commission (CEC) provides a snapshot of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the state’s road for the first time. Another displays information about companies with in-state zero-emission … [continued]
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for California — $423 Million in Funding Available
Funding for California’s VW Mitigation Trust is ongoing. Find out more about the project types and how to apply. Courtesy of California Air Resources Board. The Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust provides about $423 million for California to mitigate the excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions caused by VW’s use of … [continued]
Governor Newsom Sets Bold Clean Buildings Goals
Governor Newsom’s new targets will accelerate the deployment of super-efficient heat pumps, helping to keep people safe from extreme heat while cutting their energy bills and eliminating fossil fuel pollution. To achieve these goals, the California Legislature and the Governor need to fund equitable building decarbonization programs in the State … [continued]
California’s Proposed Strategy to Cut Carbon Pollution Requires More Ambitious Action
Statement by Mark Specht, Western States Energy Manager at the Union of Concerned Scientists. SACRAMENTO — California’s draft plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 overly relies on carbon dioxide removal and should instead incorporate more ambitious emissions reductions, particularly in the electricity sector, according to the Union of Concerned … [continued]
Truck Manufacturers Sue to Continue Polluting
NOTE: This blog has been updated to reflect Ford’s statement clarifying that, although they are EMA members, they do not support this lawsuit. On the Friday before Memorial Day weekend the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) and their member companies filed a lawsuit to delay a lifesaving California clean truck regulation: the Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rule. … [continued]
