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May 11, 2026

States ask judge to force California to drop clean-truck suit

Nebraska-led coalition says state case against truck makers violates California's promise not to enforce disputed zero-emission sales rule

A coalition of states led by Nebraska is asking a federal judge to force California to drop a separate state court lawsuit against truck manufacturers, arguing the case violates California's promise not to enforce disputed Advanced Clean Fleets trucking rules.

The dispute centers on California's rule requiring 100% zero-emission vehicle sales in medium- and heavy-duty truck categories beginning with model year 2036. A year ago, California Air Resources Board Executive Offi...

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