CARB Postpones AGAIN
This afternoon, less than 90 minutes before a scheduled hearing, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced the postponement of that hearing. The public hearing was focused on an electric motorcycle initiative that would require half of new motorcycles sold in the state be electric in the next 10 years. Since the initial proposal was released, motorcycle manufacturers have consistently warned that they do not believe a market exists for electric motorcycles at these target levels.
You may remember that this is not the first time the intended hearing on this topic has been delayed. Earlier this year, in January, four days before an identical hearing, CARB announced a similar postponement. However, this delay occurring on the day of the hearing is an interesting turn of events.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has been and remains committed to protecting the internal combustion engine. We believe consumers should have the choice to buy bikes with their preferred engine type.
We will continue to monitor events out of California and will track any future hearings as they are announced.
