/tags/trucking-industry Trucking industry en-US Copyright Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:43:59 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-29/feds-giving-west-coast-states-100-million-to-create-zero-emission-truck-fueling-network Oregon, California and Washington are getting a major boost from the federal government to advance the shipment of goods by zero-emission trucks on Interstate 5. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:43:59 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-29/feds-giving-west-coast-states-100-million-to-create-zero-emission-truck-fueling-network Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-14/california-seeks-biden-administration-approval-for-controversial-diesel-truck-ban The EPA must grant a waiver before the diesel truck measure can be implemented. It’s one of California’s most controversial measures to clean up air pollution and greenhouse gases. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:23:30 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-14/california-seeks-biden-administration-approval-for-controversial-diesel-truck-ban Alejandro Lazo /politics-government/2023-12-19/republican-lawmakers-press-for-special-session-to-reassess-oregons-vehicle-taxes Sen. Brian Boquist and Rep. Anna Scharf say Democrats have ignored an unconstitutional disparity in how heavy trucks are being taxed versus personal vehicles. Their push for a special session is unlikely to succeed. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:54:11 GMT /politics-government/2023-12-19/republican-lawmakers-press-for-special-session-to-reassess-oregons-vehicle-taxes Dirk VanderHart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-08-15/californias-plan-to-reduce-vehicle-emissions-kicks-in-for-trucks-as-early-as-2024 The move is one piece of California’s mission to cut emissions and targets the largest source of air pollution in the state, which comes from vehicles. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:36:14 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-08-15/californias-plan-to-reduce-vehicle-emissions-kicks-in-for-trucks-as-early-as-2024 Manola Secaira /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-07-18/oregon-joins-west-coast-states-seeking-millions-to-create-zero-emission-truck-fueling-network Oregon, Washington and California are planning to build a network of electric truck chargers and hydrogen fueling stations on the West Coast. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:33:41 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-07-18/oregon-joins-west-coast-states-seeking-millions-to-create-zero-emission-truck-fueling-network Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-07-07/california-and-manufacturers-strike-deal-over-zero-emission-trucks Truck manufacturers won’t file legal challenges over California’s controversial mandate, and in return, the state air board will relax some smog-fighting requirements. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:36:04 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-07-07/california-and-manufacturers-strike-deal-over-zero-emission-trucks Rachel Becker /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-28/california-to-phase-out-diesel-trucks-what-happens-next In a worldwide first, California’s air board unanimously moves to end diesel’s decades-long stranglehold on the economy. Truckers predict chaos, while communities near ports, freeways celebrate cleaner air. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:36:28 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-28/california-to-phase-out-diesel-trucks-what-happens-next Nadia Lopez