{"id":2072563,"date":"2023-10-19T03:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T07:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-trucking-group-sues-state-over-wildly-unrealistic-new-zero-emissions-rule\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T03:27:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T07:27:09","slug":"california-trucking-group-sues-state-over-wildly-unrealistic-new-zero-emissions-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-trucking-group-sues-state-over-wildly-unrealistic-new-zero-emissions-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"California trucking group sues state over &#8216;unrealistic&#8217; zero-emissions rule."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-trucking-group-sues-state-over-wildly-unrealistic-new-zero-emissions-rule%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2072563&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The\u2064 California Trucking Association Challenges New Climate Action Rule<\/h2>\n<p>The California Trucking Association is taking legal action against the state&#8217;s air-quality agency over a new climate \u200caction \u2062rule that mandates truckers to transition to zero-emissions vehicles by 2042. The association argues that \u2063this rule poses a significant threat to the\u2063 security and predictability of the trucking industry.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In\u200b a federal lawsuit filed against the California Air Resources Board\u200c (CARB) on October 16, the trucking association seeks to permanently halt the enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which is set to take effect on January 1.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The proposed regulations, outlined in \u200ba PDF presentation, require trucks\u2064 operating at California ports\u2063 to\u2063 be zero-emission \u2062by\u200c January 1, 2035, and all trucks operating within \u200cthe state by 2042.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">19 States Sue EPA Over California\u2019s New Zero-Emission Rules for Big Rigs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">6\/13\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">\u2018Literally Impossible\u2019: Trucking Companies Brace for California\u2019s Electric Mandate<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">6\/5\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CEO of the trucking association, Eric Sauer, criticizes \u200bthe new rule as &#8220;wildly unrealistic&#8221; and claims that it violates multiple federal laws. He \u200dpoints out \u200dthe lack of planning and coordination with other state agencies, as well as California&#8217;s insufficient electric-vehicle infrastructure and unrealistic timeline.<\/p>\n<p>Sauer states, &#8220;Make no mistake, the \u2064Advanced Clean Fleets rule is a supply chain and inflationary crisis in the making, one that is entirely self-inflicted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dozens-of-prominent-conservatives-urging-senate-to-reject-biden-hhs-pick-xavier-becerra\/\" title=\"Dozens of prominent conservatives urging Senate to reject Biden HHS pick Xavier Becerra\">air resources board<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The American Trucking Associations, representing 37,000\u200b members, supports the lawsuit, emphasizing that the rule&#8217;s requirements and timelines\u200d are unachievable and will disrupt\u200b the supply chain. They assert that the rule exceeds the state&#8217;s legal authority and fully back \u2062the California \u200dTrucking Association&#8217;s efforts to\u200b stop its implementation.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit argues that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-bill-to-prevent-bans-on-gas-powered-vehicles\/\" title=\"Bill passed to prohibit bans on gas-powered vehicles.\">air resources board&#8217;<\/a>s regulations violate federal law by imposing \u2062its rules on any vehicle entering the state. \u200dIt also claims\u200d that the new rule infringes on the due process clauses of\u200b the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution due to its vague standards and discretionary enforcement authority.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted California a waiver, allowing the state to enforce stronger emissions standards. This waiver paved the way for CARB to proceed with\u200b its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-approves-rule-banning-diesel-trucks-by-2036\/\" title=\"California Approves Rule Banning Diesel Trucks by 2036\">clean fleets rule<\/a>. A coalition of 19 states, led by Iowa, filed a lawsuit against \u2062the EPA in June, seeking a review of the agency&#8217;s \u2063decision to\u200d grant the waiver to California.<\/p>\n<p>Officials from CARB have \u2064not \u200dyet responded to requests for comment.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the main objectives of California&#8217;s proposed regulations on Advanced Clean \u200bFleets?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>The proposed regulations are part of California&#8217;s\u2062 efforts to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. By transitioning \u200bto zero-emissions vehicles, the state aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-becomes-the-first-millennial-confirmed-to-a-cabinet-position\/\" title=\"Buttigieg Becomes The First Millennial Confirmed To A Cabinet Position\">reduce greenhouse gas emissions<\/a> and\u200d improve air\u200d quality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>However, the \u2064California Trucking Association argues that the \u2064Advanced Clean Fleets rule goes beyond the authority granted to the CARB by state law. The association claims that the agency is overstepping its bounds and\u2064 imposing unnecessary burdens on trucking companies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The association also raises concerns about the feasibility and affordability of transitioning to zero-emissions vehicles. It argues that there are \u200bcurrently insufficient \u2064infrastructure and technology \u200bto support a complete transition by 2042. The cost of replacing the\u2062 existing truck\u2062 fleet with zero-emissions vehicles is\u2064 also a significant challenge for many trucking \u2063companies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In addition, the California Trucking Association asserts that the rule may lead to job losses\u2064 in\u2063 the trucking industry. It claims that small trucking companies, in particular, may struggle to comply with the new \u200drequirements and could \u200bface financial \u200chardships or even bankruptcy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The lawsuit filed by the trucking \u2064association\u200c seeks to halt the enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule until further analysis and evaluation can be conducted. The association argues that a comprehensive assessment of the rule&#8217;s economic impact, feasibility, and \u200dalternative options is necessary before implementing such\u200d a sweeping regulation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The California\u200b Trucking Association&#8217;s legal challenge to the Advanced Clean Fleets rule highlights the tensions between environmental objectives and economic considerations. While the state aims to reduce emissions and improve \u200dair\u200b quality, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-trucking-group-sues-state-over-wildly-unrealistic-new-zero-emissions-rule\/\" title=\"California trucking group sues state over 'unrealistic' zero-emissions rule.\">trucking industry raises valid concerns<\/a> about\u2064 the feasibility, affordability,\u2062 and potential job losses associated with \u200bsuch a transition.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to strike\u2063 a balance between environmental goals and the needs of industries like\u2062 trucking, which play a critical role in \u200dthe state&#8217;s economy. A thorough evaluation of the proposed \u200dregulations,\u2062 including their economic impact and feasibility, is essential \u200dto ensure\u200b that the transition to zero-emissions vehicles is both effective and sustainable.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it is in the best interest of all stakeholders to find common ground and work towards a sustainable future that addresses climate change while safeguarding the vitality and competitiveness of industries like trucking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The California Trucking Association is suing the state&#8217;s air-quality agency, claiming that a new climate action rule mandating zero-emissions vehicles by 2042 threatens the trucking industry&#8217;s stability. The lawsuit was filed against the California Air Resources Board on Oct. 16 in Sacramento U.S. District Court.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":242,"featured_media":2072565,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2072563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/242"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2072563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072563\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2072565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2072563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2072563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2072563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}