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Driving Change: Emissions Regulation Impact and Adaptation

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Environmental regulations, including those under the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) jurisdiction, present a complex compliance challenge for vehicle fleet managers and operations departments across the country....more

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California Regulators Roll Out Aggressive Framework To Further Freeze Out Carbon Emissions in Refrigerated Transportation

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On May 22, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unveiled a high-level framework for what is known as “TRU Part 2” to eliminate carbon emissions created by refrigerated equipment utilized in the transportation of...more

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EPA Greenlights Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, But States File Lawsuit

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Less than a month after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published environmental operational standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations for owners and operators of heavy-duty vehicles, including major freight...more

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Driving Change: CARB’s Impacts and Adaptations by Fleet Managers

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Environmental regulations, including those under the California Air Resources Board’s (“CARB”) jurisdiction, present a complex compliance challenge for vehicle fleet managers and operations departments across the country....more

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CARB Advanced Clean Fleets: High Priority Fleets Should Report by February 1

Next week marks the first compliance deadline for “high priority fleets” under California’s Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation. Under the rule, by February 1, 2024, companies that own or direct fleets of vehicles for...more

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California Takes Next Step to Formally Impose Stricter Limits on RNG Projects Under the LCFS With Eventual Phaseout

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The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) reviews the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (“LCFS”) program every five years as part of the broader scoping plan required under the California Global Warming Solutions Act. On...more

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Silver Lining or Smoggy Trap for the Unwary? California Temporarily Delays Enforcement of its Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation

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The Advanced Clean Fleets (“ACF") regulation (“ACF Regulation") applies to truck fleets and imposes requirements on fleets to register their vehicles to monitor and facilitate the transition of fleet vehicles from internal...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 10.27.23

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday proposed banning the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), which can be found in consumer products including automobile brake cleaners, furniture care, and...more

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California Air Resources Board and heavy-duty manufacturers announce New Clean Truck Partnership

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A historic joint agreement, called the Clean Truck Partnership, was announced on July 6, 2023, between the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and a number of heavy-duty engine and vehicle manufacturers. Under the...more

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Environmental Developments to Watch in California in 2023

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California is an epicenter of environmental policymaking and often a harbinger of laws and regulations adopted throughout the country, and there’s no reason to think this will change in 2023. Beveridge & Diamond closely...more

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Charging Ahead: California to Require All New Cars Sold to Be Zero Emissions in 2035

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On August 25, 2022, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the Advanced Clean Cars II rule (Rule), requiring all new vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035. Governor Gavin Newsom...more

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California Approves Ambitious Plan to Phase Out Sale of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB), on August 25, 2022, voted to adopt the lengthy and complex second iteration of the state’s ambitious zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) regulation now set to fully phase out the sale of...more

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The Beginning of the End of the Internal Combustion Engine? California to Phase Out Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035

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A leader in stringent auto emission regulations, the State of California recently took additional steps in its effort to further protect the environment. On August 25, 2022, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) voted...more

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CARB Finalizes Zero-Emission Auto Rules

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California continues to push toward its statewide carbon-neutrality goals. On August 25, 2022, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved regulations that require all new 2035 and later passenger...more

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CARB Releases Draft 2022 Scoping Plan Update

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After extensive collaboration with other state agencies and nearly a year’s worth of public workshops on scoping plan topics and modeling, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released its Draft 2022 Scoping Plan Update...more

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Massachusetts Offers Opportunities for Stakeholder Engagement to Address Transportation Emissions

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation are a major focus of the recently issued Massachusetts 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap (the Roadmap) and the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan (CECP) for 2030. For...more

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CARB Announces Plan to Expand Zero-Emission Requirement for Transport Refrigeration Units

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Key Takeaways - • What happened: On January 22, 2021, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced plans to impose zero-emission requirements on truck, trailer, railcar, and shipping container Transport...more

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CARB Steers Clean Miles Standard Toward Formal Rulemaking

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The agency has further strengthened electrification targets and provided additional details on compliance options for Transportation Network Companies. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing the Clean...more

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4 Things to Know About CARB’s Clean Miles Standard

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California is making significant progress on a first-of-its-kind regulation that will reduce GHG emissions from ride-sharing vehicles. As directed by Senate Bill (SB) 1014, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is...more

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California Governor Issues Executive Order Requiring Transition to 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales

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On September 23, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-79-20 (the "Order"), setting new statewide goals for phasing out gasoline-powered cars and trucks in California. Under the Order, 100% of...more

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A First Look at California’s Executive Order Banning Fuel-Burning Vehicles and Imposing Other Greenhouse Gas Reducing Restrictions

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Potential wide-ranging impacts on Engines, Energy, Infrastructure and Shipping - California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20 seeks to address climate change concerns and significantly reduce greenhouse gas...more

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California’s Drive for Zero-Emission Vehicles Continues

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On September 23rd, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a precedent-setting executive order cementing California’s continued effort to take the lead on clean vehicle policy. Executive Order N-79-20 establishes as a goal that, where...more

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California is Going All-In with Zero Emission Vehicles—No Gas Engine Sales Starting in 2035

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On September 23, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-79-20, tasking the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) with ensuring that all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the state will be Zero...more

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California Orders Phase-Out of Gas Cars and Expedited Regulation of Oil Extraction, Production Facilities

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With a recent executive order, California is the first state in the nation to commit to ending the sale of fossil fuel–powered vehicles. The order also directs the expedited regulation and closure of oil extraction and...more

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California Air and Climate Vol. 16: CARB Focuses on Vessel and Truck Emissions

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CARB Finalizes Amendments to At-Berth Vessel Rules - On August 27, 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted new emission reductions requirements for At-Berth Vessels. These regulations will require...more

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