State Democratic lawmakers are trying to impress the brakes on the “nearly impossible” green energy rules of the Hawkel administration, demanding more new large trucks without emissions. [emphasis, links added]
The proposal, driven by state Senator Jeremy Coney Cooney (D-Rochester) and congresswoman Donna Lupado (D-Binghamton), will postpone the start of the Democratic governor’s ordinance until at least January 1, 2027.
Hochul's recent “advanced cleaning truck” rules require automakers to exceed 8,500 pounds to sell more and more zero-emission vehicles in New York Starting with the percentage of zero-emission rate sales in 2025, the annual models increased to 40% by 2035, while other trucks sold 40%.
Legislators say the green ordinance that promotes electricity and even hydrogen-powered trucks is wreaking havoc on a major industry.
The average diesel truck can be renovated in about 10 minutes and can drive about 2,000 miles. …
“Unfortunately, it is almost impossible for the truck transportation industry to comply with the regulations due to the lack of truck charging infrastructure, cost factors and other challenges.” Lupado said in a memo supporting her bill.
“Battery charging time is also a challenge until new technologies emerge and are commercialized,” she said.
Legislators point out that a regular diesel truck can be renovated in about 10 minutes and can drive about 2,000 miles.
By comparison, an electric zero-fire heavy truck takes about 10 hours to charge and can travel about 500 miles.
Electric heavy trucks cost as much as three times as diesel-fueled trucks Legislators claim.
“It doesn’t make sense to put the entire industry in this process as we transition to the future of clean energy,” lawmakers said.
But a coalition of nine environmental groups issued a statement opposing the proposed rule delay, saying it was a terrorism campaign fanned by diesel-polluted truck manufacturers. …Sniper…
Hochul's office declined to comment on pending legislation.
“The governor does not intend to punish the path to a better future, and we can and will do it together,” spokesman Paul Demichele said in only one statement.
…A power zero emission heavy truck takes about 10 hours to charge and can travel about 500 miles.
Hochul was also urged to slow down the timeline, forcing New Yorkers to switch from gasoline-powered cars to emission-free electric motors.
This is just the latest issue in New York's green energy and climate change laws.
A coalition of commercial and fossil fuel trade groups recently filed a federal lawsuit over a law that would force oil, gas and coal companies to pay a staggering $75 billion for injecting carbon emissions.
Overall, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) of 2019 requires the state and its energy producers and consumers to reduce gas emissions by 40% by 2040 to remove 100% of zero-carbon electricity from fossil fuels.
Hochul and the Democratic-led legislature also banned heating of gas stoves, stoves and propane in new buildings.
In December, Hochul banned the use of new technologies to extract natural gas using carbon dioxide, thus expanding the state's fracturing ban.
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