The sale of diesel-powered trucks is on track to be banned in California starting in 2036 following the passage of new regulations in the state.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted in favor of the rule on Friday, and it now waits for EPA approval to be put into effect.
It’s part of the state’s Advanced Clean Fleets program, which aims to make its entire trucking industry zero emissions by 2045.
But that doesn’t mean every truck will be battery-powered.
PACCAR will begin sales of Kenworth and Peterbilt models using Toyota’s tech next year. (Toyota)
Final specifications and pricing have not been announced, but truck builder PACCAR announced on Tuesday that it will begin manufacturing Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 tractors using the technology starting in 2024.
Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital’s automotive editor.
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