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Daimler Truck North America last month informed its dealers in Oregon that it would not sell any new internal combustion diesel engine trucks in that state, a decision that is still in place though Oregon officials say the truck maker’s decision is the result of a misunderstanding. At the root of the dispute is the California Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which Oregon and several other states have decided to adopt. California sets most of the provisions, and a list of states that includes New York, New Jersey and Colorado follows most of the rules laid down in Sacramento. https://buff.ly/3WCeSbd #TruckingNews #TruckingLaw

Daimler has halted sales of ICE trucks in Oregon due to a dispute over clean truck credits. The state insists the issue is resolved, but Daimler remains concerned about compliance costs under Oregon's Advanced Clean Trucks rule. This situation highlights the challenges manufacturers face as states adopt varying emissions regulations. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eE-AvwvT #ElectricVehicles #Trucking #Oregon #CleanTrucks

Daimler Truck North America last month informed its dealers in Oregon that it would not sell any new internal combustion diesel engine trucks in that state, a decision that is still in place though Oregon officials say the truck maker’s decision is the result of a misunderstanding. At the root of the dispute is the California Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which Oregon and several other states have decided to adopt. California sets most of the provisions, and a list of states that includes New York, New Jersey and Colorado follows most of the rules laid down in Sacramento. https://buff.ly/3WCeSbd #TruckingNews #TruckingLaw

The TL;DR headline of this article: Daimler will no longer sell large diesel trucks in Oregon. That's a big deal. If you aren't in the transportation industry you may be unaware of a new Oregon mandate that went into effect on January 1, 2025 - the Advanced Clean Truck rule. This rule requires that an increasing percentage of trucks sold in the state be all-electric, but will in practice effectively ban the sale of diesel trucks from all OEMs - increasing costs across the board for both the industry and consumers. There are a myriad of issues with this rule including (but not limited to): lack of electric infrastructure, lack of viable electric truck options for most use cases (including long-haul), and astronomical cost. Reach out to your friends in the trucking industry or the Oregon Trucking Association if you would like to know more, and then please, reach out to your legislators. This rule will have negative impacts on virtually every sector of Oregon's economy.

The TL;DR headline of this article: Daimler will no longer sell large diesel trucks in Oregon. That's a big deal. If you aren't in the transportation industry you may be unaware of a new Oregon mandate that went into effect on January 1, 2025 - the Advanced Clean Truck rule. This rule requires that an increasing percentage of trucks sold in the state be all-electric, but will in practice effectively ban the sale of diesel trucks from all OEMs - increasing costs across the board for both the industry and consumers. There are a myriad of issues with this rule including (but not limited to): lack of electric infrastructure, lack of viable electric truck options for most use cases (including long-haul), and astronomical cost. Reach out to your friends in the trucking industry or the Oregon Trucking Association if you would like to know more, and then please, reach out to your legislators. This rule will have negative impacts on virtually every sector of Oregon's economy.

"DTNA, which manufactures Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Thomas Built Buses, stopped accepting orders as a result of the state’s implementation of emissions-reduction laws that mirror California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule." #sales #future #trucking

Saying the state of commerce in the state will be harmed dramatically unless action is taken, a group of 33 business organizations are urging the Legislature to pass a bill that delays the state’s participation in California’s electric truck regulation (called the ACT) until at least July 1, 2027. In a letter to State Sen. President Nick Scutari (D-Clark) and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Woodbridge), the groups urged the passage of bills sponsored by Sen. Diegnan (S3817) and Assemblyman Calabrese (A4967), which calls for the delay. The ACT regulation, which is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, requires a certain ratio of EV trucks to be sold relative to regular diesel trucks, before additional diesel trucks can be sold. While the point of compliance is upon truck manufacturers, they are enforcing it against truck dealers. As of fall 2024, New Jersey truck dealers report that they are not able to satisfy customer requests for new heavy-duty diesel trucks since they haven’t sold the requisite number of heavy-duty EV trucks.

It is important to differentiate between “trucking companies” and “truck manufacturers” or #OEMs. “#Trucking (including #Drayage) companies”, move things, typically #Freight, “#Truck Manufacturers” on the other hand, build trucks that they seek to sell to “trucking companies” to be used in the movement of freight. It is important to differentiate because from the POLITICO article below, it is easy to take away an impression that the California Air Resources Board is making it “easier” for “trucking companies” to comply. Not the case. The #ACT modifications impact truck manufacturers, it currently has no bearing on the compliance burden for “trucking companies” contained in the currently unenforceable #ACF… And the other states who are “peeling back” are doing so on the #ACT and the “Low NOx Omnibus Rule”….which both are geared to “Truck Manufacturers”…. Say nothing of #TruckDealers who are caught in the middle. This stuff is nuanced no doubt, and perhaps merely a function of #semantics or journalistic license, nevertheless it is important to be clear so as not to confuse the public at large in how “trucking companies” are being impacted by State of California “regulators”. “But California regulators are also making it easier for trucking companies to comply. The board on Thursday voted to amend the Advanced Clean Trucks rule to give companies more leeway to comply with the zero-emission sales mandate by making it easier for manufacturers to receive sales credits and giving them a three-year makeup window if they fall short of their EV requirements in a given year.”

EV mandates are throwing a wrench into commercial truck dealers’ operations as regulations around zero-emission trucks tighten and available financial incentives for customers appear inadequate. #EV #dealeroperations #trucking #transportation #compliance https://hubs.la/Q02YVyr80

Mullen Automotive (@mullenusastock), a leading commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, has recognized revenue from a follow-on order for seven all-electric 2025 Bollinger B4 trucks from TEC Equipment. This order builds upon TEC's initial purchase of three B4 trucks in October 2024, with deliveries planned across California, Oregon, and Washington. The Class 4 B4 truck, designed for commercial fleets, boasts a 185-mile range, 7,394-pound payload, and a focus on safety and efficiency. It qualifies for substantial federal and state tax incentives, making it an attractive option for businesses seeking to transition to sustainable transportation solutions. Bollinger Motors has achieved key milestones, including EPA and CARB certifications, production launch, and agreements with major fleet operators and dealers. These achievements solidify the company's position in the rapidly growing commercial EV market. #EVs #CommercialFleets #SustainableTransportation