California and Truck Makers Forge Historic Agreement to Phase Out Gas-Powered Trucks by 2036

The California Air Resources Board and major truck manufacturers have reached an agreement to end the sale of gas-powered trucks in California by 2036, transitioning to zero emissions engines. The compromise includes following California's rules, banning the sale of new gas-powered trucks by 2036, while California regulators agreed to loosen some emission standards for diesel trucks. The agreement sets a path for zero emissions truck sales in California and other states that follow CARB regulations. However, challenges remain in developing electric semi trucks, including the need for a nationwide network of high-capacity chargers and potential cargo sacrifices due to battery weight.