New York’s adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) Rule—requiring a phased transition of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to zero-emission models—has faced significant legal, economic, and infrastructure challenges. With federal rollbacks, state enforcement discretion, and ongoing litigation, the future of the mandate remains uncertain.

Couch White attorneys, Alita Giuda and Honora Osman, recently authored an article for the New York Construction Materials Association’s Fall 2025 Material Matters magazine.  The article reports on New York’s Advanced Clean Trucks Rule and the legal and practical roadblocks it faces. Read the full update on ACT here.

For more information, please contact Alita Giuda, Chair of the Environmental practice group at Couch White, LLP.