Transport

Only hydrogen and electric trucks to be allowed in California as regulators approve phase out of heavy-duty diesel vehicles

New trucks for certain fleets must be zero-emission from next year, with all fossil-fuel heavy vehicles to be banned in state by 2042

Trucks coming and going from the Port of Long Beach, California, with giant tilted ship funnels visible in the distance. It is these kinds of 'drayage' routes that are the most harmful to local residents, say officials.
Trucks coming and going from the Port of Long Beach, California, with giant tilted ship funnels visible in the distance. It is these kinds of 'drayage' routes that are the most harmful to local residents, say officials.Photo: Getty
Published 2 May 2023, 13:23Updated 3 May 2023, 13:27
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