Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 24-state coalition urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject California’s request for a waiver to implement its “Advanced Clean Fleets” regulation. This new rule seeks to impose a mandate on fleet owners, operators, and manufacturers, requiring electric trucks for businesses that operate within the state—even those that only work in California for as little as one day per year. The coalition argues that such a mandate would have widespread repercussions for the national logistics and transportation industries.
Attorney General Marshall voiced concerns about the economic impact of the regulation, stating, “As businesses flee California, the state is now trying to extend its reach beyond its borders and force companies across the nation to comply with its electric vehicle mandates. These policies are out of touch with consumers and companies, who will face direct and disastrous costs that will impact the economy nationwide.” He emphasized the high cost of electric trucks, which can exceed $400,000, as well as the expenses related to installing charging stations and maintaining the vehicles, making it difficult for small businesses to comply.