California and Truck Manufacturers Strike Deal on State Emissions Rules
California state air regulators and truck and engine manufacturers said on Thursday they had agreed on state emissions rules that will give companies more flexibility to meet requirements.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said the “Clean Truck Partnership” with the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) includes new flexibility for manufacturers to meet emissions requirements while reaching state goals for reducing emissions.
“California has shown the world what real climate action looks like, and we’re raising the bar 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 future economy,” California governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement….