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California and Truck Makers Forge Historic Agreement to Phase Out Gas-Powered Trucks by 2036

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California and Truck Makers Forge Historic Agreement to Phase Out Gas-Powered Trucks by 2036
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The California Air Resources Board and major truck manufacturers have reached an agreement to end the sale of gas-powered trucks in California by 2036, transitioning to zero emissions engines. The compromise includes following California's rules, banning the sale of new gas-powered trucks by 2036, while California regulators agreed to loosen some emission standards for diesel trucks. The agreement sets a path for zero emissions truck sales in California and other states that follow CARB regulations. However, challenges remain in developing electric semi trucks, including the need for a nationwide network of high-capacity chargers and potential cargo sacrifices due to battery weight.

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  1. Truck Makers Agree To End Gas-Powered Sales In California By 2036  Jalopnik
  2. California, truck makers reach deal to ban diesel big rigs  CBS News
  3. Truck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehicles  KABC-TV
  4. Historic California diesel fuel truck agreement reached  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
  5. 'Insane': States slam new emissions deal struck by California and truck manufacturers  Colorado Springs Gazette

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