California in the US Mandates Diesel to Zero-Emission Trucks... Complete Replacement by 2045

The parking lot of Dodgers Stadium, home to the professional baseball club LA Dodgers located in Los Angeles, California, USA [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] The California Air Resources Board in the United States has passed a policy requiring the mandatory replacement of diesel trucks in the state with zero-emission trucks.

According to major foreign media on the 26th, California Governor Gavin Newsom stated, "California has made this decision to create clean air." California plans to start replacing 5-9% of trucks in the region from 2024, aiming to replace 30-50% by 2030, and all trucks with zero-emission trucks by 2045. This regulation applies to medium and heavy-duty pickup trucks weighing 3.85 tons or more, excluding light-duty trucks.

The board is also planning policies to promote the sale of zero-emission vehicles starting early next year. However, regarding this decision, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) said, "It is an opportunity to activate the medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle market," but also pointed out that "the replacement achievement targets may need to be adjusted downward."

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