The California Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, which began being implemented on Jan. 1, 2024, is part of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) strategy to ensure a cleaner environment and increase the number of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads. The ACF will affect any fleet conducting business in California, including high-priority, drayage, and public fleets. The regulation targets on-road vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) greater than 8,500 pounds, off-road yard tractors, and light-duty mail and package delivery vehicles that are part of fleets with 50 vehicles or more. Financial incentives and grants are available to alleviate the costs associated with purchasing ZEVs and developing charging or refueling infrastructure. Fleets that fail to meet their ZEV milestones risk incurring penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation.
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