Upstate United, Like-Minded Organizations Share Concerns Over the Implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule
October 22nd, 2024
The letter outlining concerns with implementing the ACT Rule in 2025 can be found here.
With the support of nine additional associations and chambers from across Upstate New York, Upstate United penned a letter to Governor Hochul expressing collective concerns with the state’s implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule, slated to begin in January 2025.
“Unfortunately, this is yet another example of New York State moving too quickly to adopt well-intended initiatives that will undoubtedly impose unintended consequences upon the trucking industry and consumers alike. While we support the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the increased adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), the current conditions for the trucking industry in New York make compliance unworkable,” said Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United. “To that end, we believe it would be in the state’s best interest to adopt an indefinite pause, allowing government leaders and industry stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive assessment that supports shared environmental goals and the reality of the ACT rule’s implementation.”
The ACT rule mandates that vehicle manufacturers sell a certain percentage of ZEVs for every diesel vehicle sold, beginning at 7-11% based on vehicle class, escalating through 2035. However, several critical challenges remain, including:
- Inadequate Charging Infrastructure
- Significant Charging Times
- High Costs
- Long Wait Times for Vehicles
- Flexibility Issues
- Economy-Wide Impact
The Trucking Association of New York, individual truck companies, and New York State legislators on both sides of the aisle are among those who share many of the concerns outlined in the letter spearheaded by Upstate United to the governor’s office.
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