sector to succumb to unachievable timelines , targets and technologies .”
California ’ s Gov . Gavin Newsom said , “ California has shown the world what real climate action looks like , and we ’ re raising the bar yet again . Today , truck manufacturers join our urgent efforts to slash air pollution , showing the rest of the country that we can both cut dangerous pollution and build the economy of the future .”
Jed Mandel , president of the Engine Manufacturers Association , said , “ This agreement reaffirms EMA ’ s and its members ’ longstanding commitment to reducing emissions and to a zero-emissions commercial vehicle future and it demonstrates how EMA and CARB can work together to achieve shared clean air goals .”
Mandel continued , “ Through this agreement , we have aligned on a single nationwide nitrogen oxide emissions standard , secured needed lead time and stability for manufacturers , and agreed on regulatory changes that will ensure continued availability of commercial vehicles . We look forward to continuing to work constructively with CARB on future regulatory and infrastructure efforts designed to support a successful transition to ZEVs .”
California became the first jurisdiction in the world in April to end the sales of traditional combustion trucks by 2036 , creating a path to 100 % zero emission medium heavy-duty trucks on the roads in California by 2045 . This adds to California ’ s Advanced Clean Trucks rule , approved by the Biden Administration in March , which requires manufacturers to accelerate sales of new zero emissions heavyduty trucks by 2035 . The two regulations are designed to work in tandem to drastically cut air pollution , especially in disadvantaged communities , the governor ’ s office said .
California stated its ZEV Record :
• California achieved its goal of 1.5 million zero emission vehicles ( ZEVs ) sold in the state two years ahead of schedule
• 21.1 % of all new cars sold this year in California were ZEVs , according to the California Energy Commission
• 40 % of ZEVs sold in the U . S . are sold in California , according to the Veloz EV Market Report
• California approved one of the world ’ s first regulations last year requiring 100 % of new car sales to be ZEVs by 2035 , following Governor Newsom ’ s 2020 executive order to develop new rules for in-state sales .
• ZEVs are a top state export
• California is home to 55 ZEV and ZEVrelated manufacturers and leads the nation in ZEV manufacturing jobs
• California is investing $ 10 billion towards the ZEV transition , including ZEV trucks and infrastructure , through the California Climate Commitment . l FON
Note : The above report is based on a news release issued by California Gov . Gavin Newsom ’ s office , and a statement issued by the American Trucking Associations . The contents have been combined and edited for clarity and space ..
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