California, major automaker announce emissions reduction agreement

(FOX40.COM) — The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the manufacturer of auto brands such as Dodge and Chrysler announced a partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the state, the automaker, Stellantis, agreed to “comply with California’s zero-emissions light-duty vehicle sales requirements through 2030” even if the state is later not prohibited from enforcing the requirements by courts or federal action.

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A press release on the partnership did not specify commitments made by CARB but in previous similar agreements California committed to change its nitrogen oxide emission regulations and promise “no less than four years lead time and at least three years of regulatory stability before imposing new requirements.”

“This partnership with Stellantis will help California achieve our ambitious goals to drastically cut pollution and get more clean cars on the roads,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “The biggest and most influential companies in the world understand that this is how we can fight climate change together, and it’s another example of the private sector joining California to help millions of people get into clean vehicles.”

The auto conglomerate also agreed not to oppose California’s authority under the Clean Air Act for its greenhouse gas emissions and zero-emission vehicle standards and to reduce more than 10 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions beyond the minimum it is required to through the 2026 model year.

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According to CARB, last year one in every four cars sold in the state was a “zero-emissions option.”

CARB aims to have 100% of new car sales be zero emissions by 2035.

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