DR. DISMUKES EXAMINES CARB'S NEW LOCOMOTIVE REGULATION AND ITS EFFECT ON THE RAIL INDUSTRY

Dr. David Dismukes examines the sweeping implications of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) newly adopted "in-use locomotive regulation." This landmark policy mandates the phased retirement of older diesel locomotives and the transition to zero-emission rail technologies by 2030 for certain locomotives and by 2035 for freight locomotives. While the regulation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, Dr. Dismukes highlights its potential to significantly disrupt the rail industry, citing challenges related to energy infrastructure readiness, high compliance costs, and ripple effects on supply chains.