California withdraws diesel truck ban, other clean-air rules

California abandons diesel truck ban and 3 other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in
California has decided to abandon its phase out of diesel trucks and requiring cleaner locomotives because of the incoming Trump administration.
California drops daunting Advanced Clean Truck rule
In a stunning but logical move, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Jan. 13 withdrew its request for a statutory waiver from the U.S. EPA that
California withdraws diesel truck ban, other clean-air rules as Trump prepares to take office
Because Trump is unlikely to approve them, California has no choice but to abandon its groundbreaking rules for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives.
California abandons e-trucking mandate citing Trump’s promise to block the rule
While we are disappointed that U.S. EPA was unable to act on all the requests in time," a state official said.
California Backs Out of Clean Truck Regulations Ahead of Trump Administration
The state withdrew its pioneering clean air regulations for diesel trucks and trains, acknowledging they wouldn’t win federal approval. The state intended to end sales of trucks powered by fossil fuels by 2036.
California withdraws diesel truck ban and other clean-air rules ahead of Trump taking office
California regulators say the Trump administration is unlikely to approve the rules and that they have no choice but to abandon groundbreaking regulations for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives.
California abandons diesel truck ban before Trump is sworn in
President-elect Trump has threatened to revoke or challenge all zero-emission vehicle rules and California’s other clean-air standards.
California withdraws requests for federal approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs
California has withdrawn requests for the EPA to give the state authority to enforce rules limiting emissions from ...
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California Air Resources Board Drops Bid to Enforce Advanced Clean Fleets Rule
Withdrawal of request for EPA waiver means the state no longer seeks to enforce its zero emission vehicle mandate on fleets.
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California Withdraws Clean Air Act Waiver Requests for Vehicle Emissions Standards
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California gives up on zero-emissions locomotive regulation
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California Air Resources Board (CARB) Issues Notice of Its Enforcement Standards for 2026 Climate Reporting Under SB 253
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