The Federal the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved two waivers Friday March 31st to allow California to impose stronger emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and vehicles.

Going forward, California will require truck manufacturers to accelerate their sales of zero emission vehicles (ZEV’s).

California and several other states represent 22% of the nation’s truck market.

Governor Newsom says the EPA’s decision “is a big deal for climate action.” He claimed it will “protect millions of Californians from the harmful pollution dirty diesel trucks spew in communities around the state.”

Story Date: April 18, 2023