California vs. federal rollbacks: the zero-emission standards fight federal setbacks

Governor Newsom signed an executive order aimed at strengthening California’s efforts to move away from fossil fuels. The battle over vehicle emission standards in California enters a new chapter. On the same day the federal government overturned emission standards, California Governor Gavin Newsom reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the use of zero-emission vehicles in the […]
House blocks California truck emissions rules

The U.S. House of Representatives approved two resolutions revoking key exemptions granted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to California. With a vote of 231 in favor and 191 against, the House voted on Wednesday, April 30, to overturn the exemption that allowed California to implement the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, aimed at promoting […]
In brief: zero-emission truck weight limits, tax deduction and fuel prices

California sets zero-emission truck weight limits, congress seeks tax deduction restoration and fuel prices in the U.S. Weight limits for zero-emission trucks in California A new law establishing weight limits for zero-emission trucks has been approved by the California Legislature. This legislation, which amends a previous law, allows trucks powered by natural gas and electric […]
California Senate to vote on bill increasing weight limits for zero-emission trucks

The California Senate may soon vote on a bill that would clarify the maximum gross weight limit The California State Assembly is about to approve a bill that sets weight limits for trucks powered by natural gas and electric batteries. Previously, adjustments have been made to weight limits for these vehicles: in 2015, a federal […]
Federal initiatives for zero-emission, autonomous trucks and moving scams

Operation Protect Your Move, regulations for autonomous trucking and push for zero-emission trucks in the U.S ports FMCSA Launches Operation Protect Your Move The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continues its efforts to protect the public from moving scams and brokers. On May 20, the agency launched the Operation Protect Your Move to address […]