EPA will let California lead on electric trucks, despite industry pushback
Washington PostAUG 2023
Removing polluting commercial trucks from the roads is vital for equity, health, and slowing climate change. Though abiding by California's new regulation — the stiffest of its kind in the country — will be challenging, it will be well worth the effort.
California is wildly exceeding its authority with this regulation. If the state is sure its legislation is the right way forward, it can pursue legal approval from the federal government and work in conjunction with the EPA. Instead, it's trying to push forward this rule to appear an environmental pioneer — this approach will severely damage the trucking industry.