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Clean fleet revolution or gamble? California’s bold move and

On April 28, 2023, California authorities approved a rule to phase out the sale of medium- and heavy-duty trucks with internal combustion engines by 2036. The milestone supports Gov. Gavin Newsom's larger goal of a complete transition to zero - emissions modeling for all trucks in use in the state by 2045. Also Read: Ergonomic Support for Truck Fleets Advocates for the Advanced Clean Fleet Rule say it would bring improvements to some of the state's most vulnerable communities, which are located in transportation corridors or near busy warehouses where the air is permanently polluted. They also say the trucking industry will save billions of dollars by switching to cleaner vehicles. However, not everyone is enthusiastic about the mandate, with some opponents expressing their displeasure en masse. What are the requirements of the Advanced Clean Fleet Rules? Trucking companies subject to ACF regulations must replace vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines within a specified period of time. The Advanced Clean…