New Mexico adopts Advanced Clean Trucks rule
New Mexico is the latest state to adopt California’s Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation, the nation’s most stringent emissions rule.
Under the rule, manufacturers that certify class 2b-8 chassis or complete combustion engine vehicles will be required to sell zero-emission trucks as an increasing share of their annual sales from 2024 to 2035.
By 2035 zero emission vehicles, truck/chassis sales should account for 55% of class 2b-3 truck sales, 75% of class 4-8 straight truck sales and 40% of truck tractor sales.
The rules only apply to car manufacturers, not car dealers or consumers.
The Advanced Clean Trucks Rule does not prohibit the sale or ownership of new or used gasoline-powered trucks.
“These rules will accelerate New Mexico’s much-needed investment in electric vehicles and clean hydrogen-fueling infrastructure, create new jobs, and make the air cleaner and healthier for all New Mexico residents,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said.
California is the only state allowed to pass stricter emissions requirements than federal regulations.
Trucking industry officials say California is moving too fast with its Advanced Clean Trucks rule. The Owner-Operators Independent Driver Association has long argued that truckers also want a cleaner environment, but the technology must be reliable and cost-effective.
