Center for Environmental Research and Technology

Join us for the Binational Working Group Meeting: CARB’s EPA Waiver Withdrawal – Binational Impact on the ZEV Transition. This event brings together academic researchers and stakeholders to discuss the recent decision by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to withdraw its EPA waiver request for the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation. We'll explore the implications of this decision for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations in both California and Mexico.

Event Highlights:

• Date: Friday, February 21st
• Time: 2:00 PM PST
• Location: Zoom (Please REGISTER HERE)
• Format: Chatham House Rule (Information shared can be used, but identities of participants and speakers must remain anonymous)

What to Expect:
This session will feature insights from academic experts on the short-term and long-term impacts of the EPA waiver withdrawal, with a focus on MHD ZEV transition and the clean transportation market outlook in California and Mexico. Attendees will also engage in a moderated Q&A session to discuss the broader implications of this regulatory change and explore future collaboration opportunities.

Agenda Overview:

• Opening Remarks by Jail Ixel Cruz, UC Alianza MX
• Expert Presentation 1: Arun Raju, PhD (CE-CERT, UC Riverside) on short-term impacts
• Expert Presentation 2: Aditya Ramji, PhD (ITS, UC Davis) on long-term market perspectives
• Moderated Q&A: Discuss next steps for academic research and stakeholder engagement
• Closing Remarks: Invitation to collaborate on a binational ZEV transition webinar for mid-2025

This event is open to members of the Binational Working Group on Zero Emission Vehicles (BWG-ZEV). If you’re interested in joining the group, you can register for membership here.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts and shape the future of ZEV regulations across borders!