CA strikes again with CARB ACT

[Hawkeye]

You also don't need major tax breaks to make ethanol viable. You wouldn't see any wind or solar farms anywhere if it wasn't for the tax advantages.

 

[redbaron]

It’s interesting that Elon is going to be the one to end the CARB and EV mandate nonsense. He is a true entrepreneur and understands how to ensure the long term viability of his business.

There are plenty of consumers willing to pay for EV amd willing to pay a premium.

The mandates do nothing but make people angry at the concept and work against innovation.

 

[turbopilot]

This motorhome ban is much bigger than I first thought. It includes all Class A, B and C motorhomes above 8,500 lbs GVWR.

See this link with quotes from RVIA press release.

More Bad News! 2025 California Motorhome Ban even includes Class Bs

There’s more bad news about the 2025 California Motorhome Ban, which even includes Class Bs, as well as some Heavy Duty Trucks. The fallout from these California clean air regulations threatens to have a major impact in the RV industry. We detail the latest. Also, in the podcast, news of RV...

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[redbaron]

Since this covers dually one ton pickups it also affects the larger towable market too.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Since this covers dually one ton pickups it also affects the larger towable market too.

Conspiracy no more

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

It is amazing how a group of bureaucrats and profiteers can do so much economic damage with the stroke of a pen and for what, it's not for cleaner air.

 

[turbopilot]

It is amazing how a group of bureaucrats and profiteers can do so much economic damage with the stroke of a pen and for what, it's not for cleaner air.

Even more interesting is that the other news of the last few weeks has pushed this issue into the background. I am in California right now and it is amazing how many RV owners here in California have no idea what is going on.

Now I wonder how this plays out in the market place. If nothing changes in CA and the other CARB following states, I would guess all those 2025 RV's destined for the 8 states will go to the other 40 states for sale. Should be some very good deals as the RV industry winds down production for the 2025 model year.

The other dynamic will be the venture capital money flowing to EV based RV's. For the last few years Thor has been investing in venture capital groups targeting development of EV RV's. Thor made an investment in the LightShip L1 EV/RV. I have a very early production slot for a LightShip L1. Production of the first retail units begins next month. This is the future of RV's: light weight, self propelled all electric RV's.

 

[Voyageurs]

Even more interesting is that the other news of the last few weeks has pushed this issue into the background. I am in California right now and it is amazing how many RV owners here in California have no idea what is going on.

Now I wonder how this plays out in the market place. If nothing changes in CA and the other CARB following states, I would guess all those 2025 RV's destined for the 8 states will go to the other 40 states for sale. Should be some very good deals as the RV industry winds down production for the 2025 model year.

The other dynamic will be the venture capital money flowing to EV based RV's. For the last few years Thor has been investing in venture capital groups targeting development of EV RV's. Thor made an investment in the LightShip L1 EV/RV. I have a very early production slot for a LightShip L1. Production of the first retail units begins next month. This is the future of RV's: light weight, self propelled all electric RV's.

We attended a presentation from one of the two owners of the company. They came to the “charged up rally” in Colorado in July. Impressive. Good showing. All RVers who tow with EV’s. Informative presentation and the tech is impressive. Too big for us but I’m sure there will be smaller models coming.