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 bans (most) tires
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California regulators on Monday approved new rules that will restrict what tires you can buy when it's time to replace them on your car. In a unanimous vote, the California Energy Commission voted to adopt new rules that will phase out the sale of replacement tires that don't meet certain energy efficiency standards.
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California this week set new environmental standards that will ban the sale of 70% of the tires now on the market in the next few years, prompting warnings about cost and safety.
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