NORTH AMERICA REPORT
The article shown here is starting to give us some insight as to how the 2024 CARB ACT regulations are playing out in California and what the other states who plan to adopt these regulations can expect upon their implementation. It is a bit of a long read but very insightful of what the truck dealers are currently experiencing.
Information is beginning to trickle out about sales requirements for commercial truck dealers in California that will soon extend to other states committed to implementing the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and low-NOx Omnibus regulations.
The complexity is staggering.
The restrictions and oversight CARB’s regulations put on truck dealers are unprecedented. The agency hasn’t outlawed internal combustion engines (ICE) yet — that’s coming in 2036 — but beginning in January, five more states (Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington) will be subject to the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales and delivery requirements California dealers faced under the ACT rule all year, while also experiencing the limitations on ICE sales that come with the regulations.
“Start prepping your customers now. Because when it comes it’ll be a shock,” warns Eric Bassett, owner of Sacramento-headquartered Riverview International Trucks. “Everything changes.”
The ACT rule was created to drive ZEV adoption in the state and requires commercial truck OEMs to produce and deliver for sale an increasing percentage of ZEVs each year over the next dozen years until hitting 100% in 2036.
The Omnibus rule targets emissions and requires engine manufacturers to lower NOx levels to 0.05 g/hp-hr and particulate matter to 0.005 g/hp-hr for 2024 model year (MY) engines or use previously acquired emissions credits for engines that approach but do not meet the standard.
Source: CCJ Read The Article
Here is another article describing the situation in California.
Source: Clean Trucking Read The Article
PSR Analysis. To say there is significant confusion within the California commercial truck market is an understatement. While PSR has spoken about the significant barriers to adoption for zero-emission medium and heavy commercial trucks for several years, the reality of the implementation timeline has hit home.
One of the biggest concerns during the next few years is, will there be enough trucks on the road to service the economy and avoid significant supply chain disruptions? Basically, if the dealers cannot sell enough ZEV’s they are not allowed to sell ICE vehicles under the CARB regulations. Hopefully, CARB and the industry can work together to overcome the various barriers and establish strategic and realistic timelines otherwise this initiative will have significant adverse effects. PSR
Chris Fisher is Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst for Power Systems Research
