California Panel Approves Efficiency Standards for Tires
- On Monday, the California Energy Commission approved the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires, targeting reduced rolling resistance for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks starting in 2029.
- California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild stated the initiative addresses efficiency gaps between new and replacement tires, aiming to save Californians approximately $1 billion annually while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by about 2 million metric tons.
- Regulators will implement the requirements in two phases, setting a 9.0 rolling-resistance threshold in 2029 and tightening it to 7.1 by 2033, while excluding winter tires, competition tires, and off-road vehicles.
- Goodyear spokesperson Bret Gladfelty argued the rush to pass these rules "will hurt consumers," while the California Tire Dealers Association warned regulations could force a "much more limited supply of tires."
- California Energy Commissioner Nancy Skinner said "We're committed to getting this right" and pledged the commission will monitor enforcement, as officials maintain that reduced fuel consumption will offset higher tire purchase prices over time.
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California panel approves efficiency standards for tires - Regional Media News
(The Center Square) - The California Energy Commission has approved first-in-the-nation efficiency standards for replacement tires on passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks. That could limit which tires are sold in the state. CEC says replacement tires are historically less energy-efficient than original factory tires. Harrison Reilly, the commission's chief communications officer, emphasized that factory-installed tires are engineered for mil…
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