Boston 25 News – Regulations force sales of EV trucks that “do not exist”

From Boston 25 News on Jan. 14.

The sale of semi and other heavy-duty trucks has plummeted 99% in Massachusetts as the result of new environmental regulations designed to reduce carbon emissions, according to the association that represents dealers in Massachusetts.

“There was over 1,000 new vehicles on order at this time last year. Today there’s less than ten,” said Kevin Weeks, Executive Director, Transportation Association of Massachusetts.

Weeks said manufacturers are prohibited from selling diesel trucks unless they also have buyers for electric trucks, and he said there is scarce demand for electric due to a lack of available inventory, significantly higher prices, and nearly non-existent charging infrastructure.

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