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Oregon, Vermont Halt Zero-Emission Truck Mandates
Oregon and Vermont have recently decided to pause the implementation of laws inspired by California's Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation, which mandates increased sales of zero-emission trucks leading up to a ban on new diesel truck sales by 2036. Oregon's rules were aimed at trucks for the 2025 model year, while Vermont’s plan was set for 2026. Stakeholders welcomed the halt, expressing concerns over the lack of market readiness for electric trucks, insufficient charging infrastructure, and the high costs associated with transitioning away from diesel.
In Oregon, the Department of Environmental Quality had to halt ACT enforcement due to market dynamics not fulfilling the needs of dealers and fleets. Meanwhile, Vermont Governor Phil Scott emphasized the necessity of allowing both technology and infrastructure to advance before enforcing such regulations.
The Washington Trucking Associations echoed these sentiments, urging their state to reconsider its compliance with California's ACT, highlighting that without sufficient charging infrastructure—practically absent in Washington—such regulations could harm the supply chain and economy.
In expert opinion, these developments reflect a crucial turning point in the transportation sector as states grapple with sustainable practices against the backdrop of existing capabilities. It is essential that regulatory frameworks accommodate technological innovations and infrastructural readiness to ensure a practical and effective transition to electric vehicles in the trucking industry.
In Oregon, the Department of Environmental Quality had to halt ACT enforcement due to market dynamics not fulfilling the needs of dealers and fleets. Meanwhile, Vermont Governor Phil Scott emphasized the necessity of allowing both technology and infrastructure to advance before enforcing such regulations.
The Washington Trucking Associations echoed these sentiments, urging their state to reconsider its compliance with California's ACT, highlighting that without sufficient charging infrastructure—practically absent in Washington—such regulations could harm the supply chain and economy.
In expert opinion, these developments reflect a crucial turning point in the transportation sector as states grapple with sustainable practices against the backdrop of existing capabilities. It is essential that regulatory frameworks accommodate technological innovations and infrastructural readiness to ensure a practical and effective transition to electric vehicles in the trucking industry.
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