New York Businesses Support Advanced Clean Trucks Rule Amid Proposed Delays
Key Ideas
  • Businesses like Rivian, IKEA, and Nestle signed a letter opposing bills that would delay New York's Advanced Clean Trucks rule until 2027.
  • The ACT rule aims to increase availability of zero-emission trucks, driving innovation and competitiveness in the transportation sector.
  • Over 2,500 zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including battery-electric and some hydrogen vehicles, are already in operation in New York.
  • Clean trucks offer benefits like zero tailpipe emissions, lower operating costs, and improved public health outcomes compared to traditional gas and diesel trucks.
Several businesses, including Rivian, IKEA, and Nestle, have expressed support for New York's Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule and have opposed bills (S.5931 and A.6359) that seek to delay its implementation until 2027. The ACT rule, adopted in 2021, aims to ensure that manufacturers offer more zero-emission trucks for sale in New York, driving innovation and competition in the clean transportation sector. The letter signed by these businesses highlights the detrimental impact of delaying the ACT rule on market certainty and investments in electric transportation infrastructure. It emphasizes the importance of providing cleaner options in the market to support a transition towards sustainable transportation. As of early 2025, New York already has over 2,500 zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in operation, including battery-electric trucks and some hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The ACT rule covers trucks from Class 2b to Class 8, addressing a wide range of vehicles responsible for a significant portion of transportation emissions. The article also discusses the environmental and economic benefits of clean trucks, such as zero tailpipe emissions, lower operating costs, and improved public health outcomes. Investing in clean trucks and charging infrastructure is crucial, and the ACT rule provides a framework for guiding such investments. Any delays in its enforcement could disrupt ongoing efforts to transition to cleaner transportation and hinder progress towards a more sustainable future.
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