California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires
California has become the first U.S. state to mandate energy efficiency standards for replacement tires, aiming to reduce emissions and fuel costs. The policy has received praise from environmentalists but faces criticism from industry groups and conservative outlets.
Why it matters
This regulation sets a new precedent for automotive environmental standards, potentially influencing national policy despite political opposition.
The first phase of the new tire regulations is set to start in 2029. The first phase of the new tire regulations is set to start in 2029. California California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups amid rightwing backlash
Prefer the Guardian on Google California has become the first state in the nation to mandate that replacement tires be energy efficient, a major auto industry regulation set to block the sale of older tires and make vehicles on the road greener.
State regulators have said the new rules will reduce emissions and drivers’ fuel costs. But the rules – which come as the Trump administrations fights to block other California restrictions to promote greener cars – have already sparked a rightwing backlash, with one conservative news outlet calling the policies a “massive overreach”.
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