We have celebratory news to share about a bill that would have snarled Southern California's supply chain. BizFed-opposed AB 627 (Jackson) failed to advance following coordinated messaging and education campaigns led by business leaders.
AB 627 sought to ban diesel-powered trucks on surface streets and county roads in San Bernardino and Riverside counties by 2030. We spoke up loudly about the unintended consequences of an aggressively accelerated shift toward zero-emission heavy-duty truck fleets that exceed both the capacity of California's power grid and the budgets of most operators.
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the data and talking points below. We anticipate more proposals to rapidly phase out affordable and reliable technology in favor of only zero-emission options. Our victory on this bill comes on the heels of the California Air Resources Board's vote to adopt the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation we warned Southern Californians about in a recent op-ed. The newly approved CARB mandate bans all sales of new diesel big rigs, delivery, and garbage trucks by 2036 and sets a 2042 deadline for large fleets to achieve lofty zero-emission goals.
Onward!
Tracy Hernandez
BizFed Founding CEO
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