Indirect Economic Impacts of Low-Emission Vehicle Standards for Heavy-DutyVehicles

摘要

The object of the study was to identify and analyze the indirect economic impactsthat could result if the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopts reduced-emission vehicle standards for California-based heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). The study only addressed issues that could arise if the ARB adopts California-only emission standards that are more stringent than national emission standards. The report also investigated potential economic incentive measures that could be used to prevent negative effects resulting from the implementation of more stringent California-only emission standards. The contractor investigated legal issues associated with the implementation of alternative economic incentive measures, conducted a focus group, case studies, and a survey, and prepared the final report.