The two rules are designed to work together, one aimed at OEMs and the other at buyers of their products.
The EPA and a Southern California air quality district are providing $21.7 million for 70 Volvo Class 8 electric trucks for use in drayage and regional haul, propelling the Swedish truck maker to the lead among battery-powered truck makers.
Perhaps motivated by the buzz that newly public rival Nikola is getting, Tesla’s Elon Musk says it is time for the oft-delayed Tesla semi-truck to move to full production. Tesla’s share price crosses $1,000 for first time.
California moved as expected Friday, Sept. 20, to sue the Trump administration over stripping its waiver to set tougher emissions standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks than the federal government.
