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California Bans Sale of New Diesel Trucks by 2036

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California has taken a significant step towards a cleaner future by banning the sale of new diesel big rigs by 2036 and requiring all trucks to be zero-emissions by 2042. This groundbreaking decision puts the state at the forefront of mitigating tailpipe Pollution on a national level.

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The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved the Advanced Clean Fleets rule, making it the world’s first to mandate new commercial trucks, such as delivery trucks, garbage trucks, and other medium and heavy-duty vehicles, to be electric. This rule will not only help combat Climate change but is also estimated to deliver $26.5 billion in public health benefits in California by avoiding health impacts and deaths related to diesel Pollution.

Despite making up only 10 percent of vehicles on US roads, medium and heavy-duty trucks are responsible for 25 percent of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. The Advanced Clean Fleets rule aims to address this issue and provide relief to frontline communities suffering from diesel pollution.

However, some truck manufacturers and their lobbying groups have opposed the regulations, arguing that electric models are more expensive and the deadlines are unrealistic given the current lack of EV charging infrastructure and space at ports. But California remains undeterred, setting ambitious deadlines for various types of vehicles to become zero-emissions, such as drayage trucks by 2035 and garbage trucks and school buses by 2027.

California’s commitment to stricter tailpipe emissions standards has already inspired other states, like New York, New Jersey, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Colorado, to adopt the Advanced Clean Trucks rule. The state has also set a goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2045, and last year, banned the sale of new gasoline-powered cars starting in 2035.

As a call to action, let’s Support California’s initiative and work together to adopt greener practices in our daily lives. Encourage our local governments to implement similar regulations and invest in clean transportation alternatives. By raising awareness about the impact of diesel Pollution and supporting the transition to zero-emissions vehicles, we can all contribute to a cleaner, healthier future for ourselves and the planet.