California Panel Approves Efficiency Standards for Tires
- On Monday, the California Energy Commission approved the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires, targeting reduced rolling resistance for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks starting in 2029.
- California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild stated the initiative addresses efficiency gaps between new and replacement tires, aiming to save Californians approximately $1 billion annually while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by about 2 million metric tons.
- Regulators will implement the requirements in two phases, setting a 9.0 rolling-resistance threshold in 2029 and tightening it to 7.1 by 2033, while excluding winter tires, competition tires, and off-road vehicles.
- Goodyear spokesperson Bret Gladfelty argued the rush to pass these rules "will hurt consumers," while the California Tire Dealers Association warned regulations could force a "much more limited supply of tires."
- California Energy Commissioner Nancy Skinner said "We're committed to getting this right" and pledged the commission will monitor enforcement, as officials maintain that reduced fuel consumption will offset higher tire purchase prices over time.
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California’s New Tire Mandate Could Drive Up Costs
Sacramento has spent years squeezing refiners out of the state. Now it's squeezing tire manufacturers, all while insisting each new mandate is somehow a gift to drivers and taxpayers. The post California’s New Tire Mandate Could Drive Up Costs first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
New Tire Standards Coming To California: What Drivers Should Know - Victor Valley News
CALIFORNIA — New rules are coming for replacement tires sold in California. The state says the efficiency standards could mean slightly higher upfront tire costs but potentially lower gas and electricity expenses over time. The first phase begins in 2029. Read the article at VVNG.com #California #VVNG #News The post New Tire Standards Coming To California: What Drivers Should Know appeared first on Victor Valley News.
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