Stanislaus County RV retailer says new California motorhome regulation could impact his business
STANISLAUS COUNTY — New emission rules on diesel vehicles next year could make it harder to sell new motorhomes in California.
California's Advanced Clean Truck regulations wouldn't outright ban RVs in the state. It would require manufacturers of medium and heavy-duty vehicles that weigh over 8,500 pounds, including motorhomes, to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicles each year.
This means that those manufacturers won't be able to sell motorhome makers gas-powered frames. There are currently no electric versions.
Neil Arrami, the owner of Best RV Center in Turlock, said the regulations would impact his business.
"To be honest with you, we will lose half of our business and the customers, unfortunately, in the state of California, they will not be able to buy it and even they cannot buy from outside. So it's going to be hurting the customer as well as the business. Not just the business, also the customers."
California Air Resources Board said in a statement to CBS13:
"The rule works by requiring that manufacturers increase gradually over time the percentage of zero-emission vehicles that they sell in California through model year 2035. The ZEV sales percentage is between 5% and 9% in 2024 and increases to between 7% and 11% in 2025. Manufacturers that do not meet benchmarks are able to buy credits from those that do. There are enough credits in the program – well ahead of required dates – that give manufacturers the flexibility needed to sell as many internal combustion engines as is needed to meet market demands. "