Rudy Diaz, owner of Hight Logistics, has been preparing to transition his fleet to electric trucks, aligning with California’s ambitious clean transportation goals. However, recent federal actions have introduced significant uncertainties into these plans. President Donald Trump’s inauguration-day order to pause the disbursement of Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds has cast doubt on the availability of federal incentives crucial for supporting the shift to zero-emission vehicles. Additionally, California withdrew its request for a federal waiver to implement its clean truck purchasing mandate, anticipating opposition from the new administration and acknowledging that the previous Environmental Protection Agency did not act on the rule before the transition. These developments have created a climate of uncertainty and concern among stakeholders committed to advancing clean transportation initiatives in the state.
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