6 Oct 2026, Tue
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California’s push to steer the trucking industry toward all-electric heavy vehicles has drawn sharp criticism from those who see significant flaws in the plan. The effort builds on the state’s broader ambition to phase out new gas and diesel passenger cars in the coming years.

Opponents argue that the infrastructure, technology, and economics are not yet ready to support such an aggressive transition for big rigs. The debate reflects a wider tension between bold environmental goals and the practical realities of overhauling commercial transportation.

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