"Truck Makers and States Take Bold Steps to Phase Out Diesel and Gas Vehicles"

Major truck manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors, Daimler, and Cummins, have reached an agreement with California to phase out the sale of new diesel big rigs by 2036. The deal aims to avoid potential litigation, maintain a national standard for truck pollution rules, and transition to clean, electrified commercial trucks. The agreement, known as the Clean Truck Partnership, covers industry giants and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. Diesel-powered trucks are a significant source of air pollution, particularly affecting communities near ports and warehouses. The deal could have broader implications as other states often follow California's clean-air rules, and automakers produce cars for sale nationwide at California's standards.