Heres What the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule Means for Illinois Manufacturers
By Neda Deylami Misinformation about zero-emission vehicles and confusion around federal Environmental Protection
Energy Exchange 4:43 pm on May 20, 2024
The Illinois Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule mandates zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs), promoting ZEV sales to meet the requirement. Manufacturers, including companies like Rivian selling EVs or those producing own, can comply by generating enough credits for deficit years through various incentives. Key programs include Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Funding and Advanced Technology Loan Program.
- ACT Compliance Requirements: Manufacturers in Illinois must sell ZEVs to meet annual requirements, generating credits for compliance.
- Federal and State Incentives: The Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program funds zero-emission vehicle replacements. Loans support battery production facilities and charging infrastructure development.
- Health Benefits & Pollution Reduction: Illinois ACT combined with NOx rules can potentially achieve a significant reduction in pollutants and health-harming emissions, including NOx.
- Economic Impact: Increased demand for ZEVs may drive down costs due to economies of scale; states that adopt ACT benefit from domestic manufacturing boosts.
- Call to Action: Illinois must enforce the Advanced Clean Trucks rule immediately to reap its benefits and support a transition towards zero-emission vehicles.
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