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RV Sales Face Major Hurdles in Six States as New Rules Take Effect​

Starting January 1, 2025, stringent emission regulations will make it nearly impossible to sell or register new motorhomes in California and five other states: New York, Oregon, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington.

California’s Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) regulations require manufacturers of medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including RVs, to achieve 35% sales of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The problem? A ZEV-compatible RV chassis doesn’t yet exist. This rule forces dealerships to comply or risk losing the ability to sell motorhomes entirely.

Other states have adopted California’s rules under agreements to align emission standards. These new policies are part of broader efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions and promote cleaner air, but they’ve sparked fierce debate. Critics argue the policies effectively ban RVs by setting unrealistic benchmarks for manufacturers.

Even purchasing an RV out of state won’t solve the issue for many buyers. States like California may refuse to register vehicles that fail to meet ZEV benchmarks after 2026. As a result, some RV owners may face the inconvenience of registering their vehicles elsewhere.

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is pushing for exemptions or delays, emphasizing that the technology to produce ZEV motorhomes is still years away. Manufacturers currently rely on emission credits to maintain internal combustion engine (ICE) sales, but this workaround is temporary.

As the January deadline approaches, the RV industry faces a reckoning. These regulations may reshape the market, leaving manufacturers, dealers, and consumers navigating uncharted territory.

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RV Sales Face Major Hurdles in Six States as New Rules Take Effect​





That’s nothing. California, ny and some other lunatic states want to ban the sale of of new gas powered autos by 2035

As of March 2024, the following states have committed to banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles after 2035:

California
The Advanced Clean Cars II rule requires that all new passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in California be zero-emission vehicles by 2035.

Oregon
The state's Environmental Quality Commission voted in December 2022 to phase out the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035.

New York
In 2022, New York adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II program, which requires automakers to sell a rising percentage of EVs, going to 100% by 2035.

Washington
In 2022, Washington adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II program.

Massachusetts
Massachusetts has committed to stop allowing sales of new gas-powered vehicles after 2035.

New Jersey
New Jersey has committed to stop allowing sales of new gas-powered vehicles after 2035.

Rhode Island
Rhode Island plans to ban new gas-powered cars to help slash emissions across the state.

Delaware
Delaware has committed to stop allowing sales of new gas-powered vehicles after 2035.

Maryland
Maryland has committed to stop allowing sales of new gas-powered vehicles after 2035.
 
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