California has enacted a new regulation aimed at promoting zero-emission motorhomes, posing significant challenges for the recreational vehicle industry, according to a report by MSN. The Advanced Clean Trucks Act requires manufacturers of medium and heavy vehicles, including motorhomes, to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) each year.
The regulation mandates that manufacturers of Class 2B to Class 8 models begin selling ZEVs this year, with a target to increase sales by seven to 11 percent by in 2025. The goal is to have 55 to 75 percent of RVs be zero-emission by 2035.
However, the RV Industry Association has expressed concerns, stating that there are currently no electric RVs on the market deemed feasible for mass production. This could impact the availability of motorhomes, potentially leading buyers to explore other options.
Danielle Dickinson, owner of TowTally Camping RV Sales and Service, which sells towable RVs in three California locations, suggested camper trailers as a great alternative to RVs.
“A good alternative is a towable traveler that’s what we specialize in,” Dickinson said. “You can tow with a half-ton truck or a three-quarter-ton truck, which meets all of the requirements for the Emissions Control Act.”
