FONTANA, Calif. — Volvo Trucks North America provided the first rides in its forthcoming electric VNR model, and its partners in the Volvo LIGHTS project provided an update on efforts underway to accelerate adoption of electric trucks during a Feb. 11 media event.
February 12, 2020California Air Resources Board
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics
One of Volvo Trucks North America's VNR electric models at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (Joe Howard/Transport Topics)
Electric VNR Models to Hit Streets as VTNA, Partners Accelerate EV Program
One of Volvo Trucks North America's VNR electric models at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (Joe Howard/Transport Topics)
Government, Business, Safety
State Route 99 in Fresno, Calif. CARB is presenting its own NOx rule to its board as soon as this spring. (Gary Kazanjian/Associated Press)
CARB Ahead of EPA in Bid to Establish NOx Rule for Heavy Trucks
State Route 99 in Fresno, Calif. CARB is presenting its own NOx rule to its board as soon as this spring. (Gary Kazanjian/Associated Press)
More than a year ago, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials announced the agency’s Cleaner Trucks Initiative, an effort to work closely with the California Air Resources Board to develop a more stringent “harmonized” nitrogen oxide-emissions rule for heavy trucks.
January 23, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
Car buyers wanting to purchase a high-end Tesla costing more than $60,000 will no longer be eligible for CARB's rebate program. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
California Cuts Electric Car Rebates, Drops Luxury Models
Car buyers wanting to purchase a high-end Tesla costing more than $60,000 will no longer be eligible for CARB's rebate program. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
California’s rebate program to coax more drivers to buy electric vehicles just got less generous, especially for those looking to spend on a luxury model.
December 4, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment
TEC Equipment store in Stockton, Calif. (TEC Equipment)
CARB Suspends Imminent GHG Rule for Trailers
TEC Equipment store in Stockton, Calif. (TEC Equipment)
The California Air Resources Board announced Dec. 3 it was suspending enforcement for at least two years of its greenhouse gas (GHG) trailer standards, which had been set to go into effect Jan. 1.
December 4, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel
A Clean Energy Fuels station. (Clean Energy Fuels Corp.)
Natural Gas Trucks Expand in Southern California Ports
A Clean Energy Fuels station. (Clean Energy Fuels Corp.)
Clean Energy Fuels is supplying 100 trucks from Southern California port trucking companies with its Redeem renewable natural gas.
November 8, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
The Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco Bay. For Class 7 and Class 8 tractors, the regulation would require 3% of annual sales of zero-emissions tractors in California to begin in model year 2024, reaching 15% annually by model year 2030. (Getty Images)
CARB Rule Would Set Sale Quotas for Zero-Emission Trucks
The Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco Bay. For Class 7 and Class 8 tractors, the regulation would require 3% of annual sales of zero-emissions tractors in California to begin in model year 2024, reaching 15% annually by model year 2030. (Getty Images)
The California Air Resources Board has proposed a regulation requiring that manufacturers sell a set percentage of zero-emissions battery-electric and fuel cell trucks beginning with model year 2024.
November 6, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom by Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Heavy-Duty Truck Smog Inspection Program Bill Into Law
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom by Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill that directs the California Air Resources Board and other state agencies to develop and implement a new smog inspection program for heavy-duty diesel on-road trucks.
September 25, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
Mario Tama/Bloomberg News
EPA Threatens California Highway Funding Over Smog-Choked Skies
Mario Tama/Bloomberg News
The Environmental Protection Agency notified California in a letter Sept. 24 that it has failed to file complete plans for fighting conventional air pollution and may lose highway funding as punishment.
September 24, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel
Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News
EPA to Strip California’s Car Emissions Authority
Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News
The Trump administration will announce it is rescinding California’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles at an event at the EPA’s Washington headquarters Sept. 18, according to people familiar with the matter.
September 17, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
EPA Dismisses California’s Emission Compromise With Automakers
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Four major automakers reached a compromise with California’s clean-air regulator to boost fuel efficiency, a move the Trump administration dismissed as a “PR stunt” that wouldn’t affect its plans to ease mileage requirements enacted during the Obama administration.
July 25, 2019Pages
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