Group Charges CARB ZEV Rules Violate Rights Of Low-Income Residents

August 29, 2022
An attorney representing a group of civil rights advocates is charging that the California air board’s pending zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales regulations covering model years 2026-35 deprives low-income state residents of access to affordable, reliable vehicle ownership and violates state statutes, potentially setting up a unique lawsuit against the rules. “The ACC II Rule violates civil rights laws, as well as the State and Federal Constitution unless it is modified to include the concurrent approval of an effective, equitable, and...


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