Truck manufacturers are challenging California’s Clean Trucks mandate in federal court, calling their position “impossible.” The lawsuit aims to stop the California Air Resources Board from enforcing the mandate, following federal actions that invalidated waivers allowing the regulations to proceed.

The Engine Manufacturers Association signed the Clean Truck Partnership, aligning with California rules in exchange for leeway to meet requirements. But now, a legal battle ensues as California insists on adherence while the federal government orders manufacturers to cease compliance, leaving them stuck in a regulatory tug-of-war.

The lawsuit highlights the conflicting demands faced by manufacturers, caught between two opposing regulatory bodies. The legal battle centers on the preemption provisions of the Clean Air Act and challenges to the Clean Truck Partnership’s restrictions on challenging California’s rules. Manufacturers seek clarity and relief from the legal quagmire.

California’s refusal to acknowledge federal actions nullifying the Clean Truck Partnership has led to a standoff with truck manufacturers, prompting legal action. The lawsuit challenges the state’s enforcement of regulations, seeking injunctions against the Advanced Clean Trucks mandate and other rules approved with EPA waivers.

In response to the lawsuit, industry stakeholders express contrasting views. The Clean Freight Coalition supports the manufacturers, criticizing California’s stance. Former CARB officials question the manufacturers’ strategy, highlighting the complexities of navigating regulatory challenges in the trucking industry amidst shifting government policies.

The legal battle underscores the turmoil facing truck manufacturers as they grapple with conflicting regulations and legal uncertainties. The lawsuit seeks to clarify the legality of state and federal mandates, aiming to resolve the regulatory chaos that has left manufacturers in an “impossible position” in California’s evolving trucking landscape.

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