California lawmakers have advanced a bill that would slash the purchase price of electric commercial vehicles, aiming to accelerate the state's shift toward cleaner freight transport. The measure would lower the cost of EV trucks and vans by reducing sales tax and providing rebates, making the transition more affordable for fleets that have traditionally relied on diesel. The proposal now heads to the governor’s desk for approval, with proponents arguing it could spur local manufacturing, cut emissions, and create jobs in the green‑transport sector. Opponents caution that the savings may not be enough to offset higher upfront costs and that the plan could strain state budgets.
Bill to cut prices of electric commercial vehicles in California moves forward to governor’s desk TheTrucker.com
