CARB Forms ZEV Truck-Fleet Rule Advisory Panel Amid Industry Concern

California air officials are forming an advisory panel of industry stakeholders to help implement their landmark regulation requiring truck fleets to purchase increasing numbers of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), amid a barrage of concerns from fleet operators who appear likely to seek compliance extensions and exemptions. The panel will likely include several subcommittees focusing on specific topics such as charging infrastructure, outreach, rule provisions, border communities and potentially others, California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff said during an Aug. 22 “kick-off”...