Proposed EV Rule Poses a Real Threat to Industry in Massachusetts

Do you have a fleet of mid- and large sized vehicles registered in Massachusetts? Do you have one or two? Do you rely on a Massachusetts-based company to transport materials and products to and from your facility? If so, the proposed  Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule, which is already decimating the trucking industry in Massachusetts, will have a major impact on your ability to conduct business.

Massachusetts law requires the state to adopt certain California emission standards in its drive to reduce greenhouse gasses. One of these California standards is the phase-out of diesel-fueled trucks in favor of Electric Vehicles.  MCTA has joined a coalition led by the Trucking Association of Massachusetts (TAM) and are doing everything in our power to create a sense of urgency and delay the implementation of ACT until availability, technology, and infrastructure catch up with the needs of our members.

MCTA and TAM  need your help too!  Environmental advocacy groups are weighing in big-time. We need our voices heard. Please spend two minutes completing this simple outreach form HERE to urge regulators and elected officials to act NOW. The form will automatically be customized and sent  to your delegation.

Two public hearings on the Emergency Regulations for the Low Emission Vehicle Program will be held on December 9th, the first at 1 pm and the 2nd at 5:30 pm. The deadline for comments is December 19th.