California Air Resources Board

Background

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a public Truck Regulation Implementation Group (TRIG) meeting to discuss the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation (ACF). This was the fourth meeting of the Border TRIG.

The meeting was recorded and is available on YouTube.

Opening Remarks  

• Brief opening remarks by Bruce Tuter 

• We were unable to reach the representative from the electrician’s union. If we hear back, we may incorporate the topic into the next meeting. 

Presentations 

Arun Raju - University of California Riverside (UCR) - Advancing Zero Emission Vehicles Infrastructure Deployment 

• Research faculty member at C-CERT (Center for Environmental Research and Technology of UCR) 

• A zero-emission vehicle transition analysis revealed cross border truck emissions are high but are a key economic driver.  

• UCR is considering the change in logistics systems that will result from the Advanced clean Fleets regulation resulting an increase in zero-emission vehicles. There are lots of infrastructure challenges both for electric and hydrogen. UCR is also assessing community benefits and cost analysis. It is conducting a public survey on policy recommendations – going out in a month or so.  

• UCR is going to study infrastructure availability including vehicle inventory, driving routes, energy resources, truck stops, station needs, and transportation models developed by the Southern California Association of Governments and San Diego Association of Governments. A variable to consider is that data is limited on regions outside of California. 

• Collaboration and engagement are critical to collect data sets grounded in reality to identify needs in infrastructure and how to maximize benefits and minimize impacts.  

Anderson Bolles, Eva Brungardt, Chris Roberts, Tony Cruz, and Nick Badillo – SDG&E – Clean Transportation 

• Anderson Bolles -Clean transportation analytics manager - at SDG&E. Proactive planning via the Otay Mesa Heavy-Duty (HD) Transportation Study to quantify impacts of HD vehicle electrification. There is about $60 billion in cross border trade and 1 million annual freight crossings. 

• Study inputs: Location of operating facilities, codes and zoning, facility category, EV rates, chargers, regulations, vehicle counts, vehicle data (battery size, mileage, range; scenarios), charging widows, adoptions scenarios, hydrogen adoption, and public charging on highways.  

• Results - 50% of trucks in a single zip code in Otay Mesa, hundreds of megawatts of incremental demand needed with a much larger peak. 

• Christopher Roberts – Clean Transportation Programs - reviewed the SDG&E Power Your Drive for Fleets incentive 

• To start, fleets submit an interest form or send him an email. There are two options under this program. In option 1 SDG&E owns the infrastructure and is responsible for maintenance. While in option 2 it is owned by the customer, however the rebate given is limited to 80%. Also, Rule 45 is available and covers costs to bring power to a property – this is for customers who do not qualify (or don’t want to use) the Power Your Drive program.    

Rogelio Arzate – ANPACT – Heavy-Duty Vehicle Decarbonization 

• ANPACT is a truck association in Mexico made up of 14 original equipment manufacturers and 1 engine manufacturer. Mexico is a significant HD vehicle manufacturer with 80% exports to the United States. Mexico’s fleet has 321,000 trucks that are over 15 years old (~40% of total). The average truck is 19.2 years old. There is discussion on possible scrappage programs. A concern is that there are no public heavy-duty charging stations or hydrogen fueling stations. There are 63 natural gas stations and 10,000 diesel stations.   

• There has been a record in production of zero-emission vehicles in past the couple years. 

• Challenges of decarbonization identified include fleet age average, infrastructure and energy supply, regulatory framework, and green incentives/ financing.  

• Need on going collaboration with stakeholders both in Mexico and in the U.S. 

TRIG Panel Discussion  

• Work is being done to connect with fleets and get information out along the Border.   

• Collaboration among panelists is welcomed. There is a need to incorporate a change/advancement in technology to ensure not only compliance with cross-border operations, but also internal operation in Mexico.  

• Future Event: 

  • Expo Proveedores del Transporte y Logística will take place November 2025 – associates of Mexico will gather in Guadalajara. 

Open to Public Comments (Time Permitting)  

• No time 

Closing Remarks 

• Thank you 

Panelist Attendees:  

• Bruce Tuter- California Air Resources Board (Co-Chair) 

• Jail Ixel Cruz Garcia- UC Alianza MX (Co-Chair) 

• Alejandra Mier y Teran– Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce 

• Alex Theissan - ANTP (Asociación Nacional de Transporte Privado / National Association of Private Transport) 

• Angel Yin- BYD |RIDE  

• Fernando Barrera- North American Development Bank  

• Israel Delgado - CANACAR (Camara Nacional del Autotransporte de Carga /  
  National Chamber of Freight Transportation) 

• Chelsea Lee - Better World Group  

• Fernando Barrera- North American Development Bank  

• Glenn Chloe - Toyota Motor North America 

• Miguel Ogazon- ANPACT (Asociación Nacional de Productores de Autobuses, Camiones y Tractocamiones, A.C. / National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Producers) 

• Nick Badillo – San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) 

• Annmarie Rodgers-  California Air Resources Board 

• Arianna Corpuz - California Air Resources Board 

• Brianneth Rocha-  California Air Resources Board