Automakers Seek Compliance Flexibility Under CARB ZEV Rules For MY26-35

Automakers are asking the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to provide a range of credits and other compliance flexibilities to attain its proposed zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates for model years 2026-35, while also warning that the plan’s targets may not be realistic, especially in other states that follow the standard. “Automakers will work to meet the standards CARB ultimately adopts, but the proposed requirements will be extremely challenging even in California. These standards may not be achievable in all...