Federal Trade Commission Blows Up California Clean Truck Partnership - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent actions that effectively dismantled California's Clean Truck Partnership, an initiative involving nine heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers committed to complying with the state's stringent exhaust emissions rules. This development follows the revocation of California’s long-standing exemption from federal EPA emissions standards under the new administration, which has rolled back numerous environmental regulations to favor fossil fuel interests. The FTC, influenced by political appointees aligned with the current administration’s agenda, declared the Clean Truck Partnership anti-competitive, leading four manufacturers—Daimler, Volvo, International Motors, and PACCAR—to file a federal lawsuit seeking relief from their commitments. The article frames this move as part of a broader political strategy, dubbed Project 2025, aimed at consolidating control through regulatory chaos and undermining state-level environmental protections. Critics argue that the FTC’s intervention disregards public health concerns by prioritizing corporate profits over clean air, effectively forcing Californians to endure higher pollution levels. The