CARB News Updates

GovernmentBusinessTechnology

California Charging Infrastructure Lags Behind Targets

Concerns are growing that California is falling behind in its ability to provide enough electric vehicle charging options to meet its own aggressive targets.

September 7, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentSafety

Truck Makers, California Reach Deal on Zero-Emission Rules

Major truck and engine manufacturers have brokered a truce with California’s plan for phasing out sales of Classes 4-8 diesel-powered trucks in a landmark deal with state regulators.

July 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Rail Industry Sues to Block CARB’s Emission Rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The railroad industry on June 16 sued to block new environmental rules in California, saying the technology for zero-emission locomotives won’t be ready on time.

June 16, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Nineteen States Sue EPA Over California Heavy Truck Phaseout

Iowa is leading 19 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for backing California’s future ban on heavy diesel vehicles.

June 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuelTCA

Challenges Seen for California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule

Clean transportation advocates are in a race to transform the trucking industry in California to meet a mandate requiring zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and the challenges are many.

May 22, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

California OKs Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation

The California Air Resources Board approved its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation that will require some motor carriers to begin the transition to zero-emission trucks as soon as next year.

April 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Toyota Class 8 Hydrogen Powertrain Approved in California

Toyota is to begin offering Class 8 commercial truck manufacturers and operators a hydrogen-fueled powertrain in California later this year.

April 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

CARB Proposes Exemptions for Transitions to Electric Trucks

The California Air Resources Board is making plans to modify its proposed Advanced Clean Fleets regulation to address possible electric charging infrastructure delays and unavailability of models of zero-emission trucks.

January 25, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

CARB to Delay Enforcement of Registration Requirements

The California Air Resources Board is allowing fleets flexibility with some reporting requirements mandated under its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which is set to take effect this year.

January 1, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

California Deploys Portable Emissions Detectors Ahead of New Smog Rules

California is deploying a portable emissions detector in areas with heavy truck traffic to educate drivers and operators about a new smog check program that starts Jan. 1.

November 14, 2022