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EPA Moves to Block California’s Roadside Emissions Checks

This time EPA is targeting the California Air Resources Board’s Clean Truck Check law, also known as the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Program.

August 26, 2025
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CARB's Clean Trucks Initiative Snared in Legal Limbo

The relationship between America’s truck makers and the California Air Resources Board forged in the Clean Truck Partnership is beginning to fray.

August 11, 2025
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Three More Years of Clean Truck Fees Approved at Port of L.A.

The Port of Los Angeles will continue to collect a $10 clean truck fund fee for the next three years. But at least two harbor commissioners indicated it warrants a closer look going forward.

May 27, 2025
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Massachusetts, Maryland Tap Brakes on Clean Trucks Enforcement

Maryland and Massachusetts have temporarily scuttled enforcing their California-based heavy truck emissions laws in deference to manufacturer difficulties.

April 16, 2025
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Tennessee Offering $19.4M for Fleets to Buy Green Trucks

Tennessee announced April 3 the availability of $19.4 million in grants to public, nonprofit and private fleets to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with greener vehicles.

April 7, 2025
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CARB Rules Seen as Hindrance to Obtaining New Diesel Vehicles

Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.

November 14, 2024
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Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025

Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.

November 14, 2024
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Volvo's Alm: Stakeholders Play a Role in Net-Zero Ambitions

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks CEO Roger Alm said the company’s goal of achieving 100% net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040 must benefit all parties involved.

April 9, 2024
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Volvo Workshop Prepares Fleet Partners for CARB Regulations

Now is the time for fleets to meet the challenge of complying with next year’s CARB regulations, a panelist said during a virtual Volvo Trucks regulatory workshop. 

November 15, 2023
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Senate Advances Truck Emissions Rule Rollback

The trucking industry is applauding Senate passage of an effort to roll back federal emissions standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

April 27, 2023