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Coming emission rules will accelerate the adoption of vehicles with integrated electric chassis and transport refrigeration units.
Environmental regulations are prodding fleets that operate medium-duty trucks with transport refrigeration units (TRUs) to more quickly transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) compared to other industry sectors.
Effective January 2024, 15% of all TRUs sold in California have to be zero-emission units. The state’s clean air agency, CARB, has a slower timetable for the transition of medium- and heavy-duty truck powertrains, as only 5% of class 4-8 vehicles sold in 2024 must nix tailpipe emissions.
The zero emissions timeline speeds up for TRUs through 2030. By then, 100% of all TRUs sold in California have to be zero emissions, but only 30% of Class 4-8 trucks will have an emissions-free sales quota.