‘Literally Impossible’: Trucking Companies Brace for California’s Electric Mandate

‘Literally Impossible’: Trucking Companies Brace for California’s Electric Mandate
Trucks make their way to the Port of Long Beach, Calif., on July 13, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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Logistics companies are scrambling to meet California’s upcoming Jan. 1, 2024 mandate that all new trucks purchased for servicing ports, rail yards, and distribution centers in the state be zero-emission vehicles, with experts questioning limited access to charging stations and the viability of switching from diesel to electric fleets.

Availability of electric semi-trucks is a concern, as is the price of the vehicles, the number of miles they can go on a charge, and the cost of maintenance and replacement parts, all of which currently remain unknown variables, according to industry experts.

Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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