CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS

Apr 09 2026OPINION

Emergency Vehicles and Green Rules: A Balancing Act for California

California is pushing hard to cut emissions, but the push from the state may have dangerous side effects. New rules want most vehicles to go electric soon, including ones used in emergencies. The problem? Right now, zero-emission alternatives for some key support vehicles simply aren’t dependable en

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Nov 08 2024BUSINESS

Electric Vehicle Rules: Too Much Too Soon?

California's push for electric vehicles (EVs) has raised concerns among automakers like Toyota. The Golden State's plan to require 35% of new vehicles sold in 2026 to be zero emission has left Toyota's Jack Hollis feeling skeptical. "We simply don't see this happening, " he said. Toyota worries that

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