Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect for their residents.

At issue are looming requirements to start imposing the regulation enacted by the California Air Resources Board zero-emission electric vehicles sales requirements, plus a one-time reporting requirement for large companies and fleets.

The first of the 10 states to follow California’s lead will see CARB restrictions start in 2025. They are Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington. Vermont’s date begins in 2026. Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico and Rhode Island have until 2027.

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