Chiding Industry, CARB Eases Truck ZEV Rule To Tackle Vehicle Shortages

California air officials are easing compliance with their embattled Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) rule to address a shortage of model year 2024 diesel trucks being offered for sale in the state, even as they are criticizing manufacturers for helping to create the problem via flawed compliance strategies. During an Oct. 24 meeting, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved amendments to the ACT that generally aim to ease certain compliance requirements through more flexible options and...