CARB News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Coalition Sues CARB Over Emission Report Mandates

California is being sued over its new emission laws mandating that companies there and out of state report their supply chain emissions and mitigation efforts.

February 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Workshop Prepares Fleet Partners for CARB Regulations

Now is the time for fleets to meet the challenge of complying with next year’s CARB regulations, a panelist said during a virtual Volvo Trucks regulatory workshop. 

November 15, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

California Trucking Association Sues to Block CARB Rule

The California Trucking Association has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of the California Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.

October 17, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

‘Driving in a Fog’: Fleets Face Complex Equipment Choices

AUSTIN, Texas — Trucking fleets’ equipment purchasing decisions are becoming more complex amid overlapping and rapidly shifting truck emissions regulations.

October 15, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

California Charging Infrastructure Lags Behind Targets

Concerns are growing that California is falling behind in its ability to provide enough electric vehicle charging options to meet its own aggressive targets.

September 7, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety

Truck Makers, California Reach Deal on Zero-Emission Rules

Major truck and engine manufacturers have brokered a truce with California’s plan for phasing out sales of Classes 4-8 diesel-powered trucks in a landmark deal with state regulators.

July 6, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Rail Industry Sues to Block CARB’s Emission Rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The railroad industry on June 16 sued to block new environmental rules in California, saying the technology for zero-emission locomotives won’t be ready on time.

June 16, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Nineteen States Sue EPA Over California Heavy Truck Phaseout

Iowa is leading 19 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for backing California’s future ban on heavy diesel vehicles.

June 8, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Challenges Seen for California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule

Clean transportation advocates are in a race to transform the trucking industry in California to meet a mandate requiring zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and the challenges are many.

May 22, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

California OKs Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation

The California Air Resources Board approved its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation that will require some motor carriers to begin the transition to zero-emission trucks as soon as next year.

April 28, 2023