Cal. Code Regs. tit. 17, § 95663
(a) GHG Exhaust Emission Standards for New 2014 and Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Vocational Vehicles and Tractors
(1) Diesel and Otto-Cycle Vocational Vehicles.
(A) Phase 1 Emission Standards. The CO2 emissions for new 2014 through 2020 model heavy-duty vocational vehicles shall not exceed:
2. Useful Life Requirements. Heavy-duty vocational vehicles must comply with the emission standards in this subsection (a)(1)(A) throughout the full useful life, as follows:
Phase 1 CO2 Emission Standards for 2014 Through 2020 Model Vocational Vehicles (g/ton-mile)
GVWR (pounds)
Model Years 2014 - 2016
Model Years 2017 - 2020
8,500 < GVWR ≤ 19,500
388
373
19,500 < GVWR ≤ 33,500
234
225
GVWR > 33,000
226
222
(B) Phase 2 Emission Standards. The CO2 emissions for new 2021 and subsequent model heavy-duty vocational vehicles shall not exceed the following emission standards. Standards differ based on engine cycle, vehicle size, and intended vehicle duty cycle.
1. Phase 2 CO2 standards for 2021 through 2023 model vocational vehicles:
Phase 2 CO2 Emission Standards for 2021 Through 2023 Model Vocational Vehicles
(g/ton-mile)
Engine Cycle
GVWR (pounds)
Vehicle Size
Multi-Purpose Duty Cycle
Regional Duty Cycle
Urban Duty Cycle
Diesel
8,500 < GVWR ≤ 19,500
Light HDV
373
311
424
Diesel 1
19,500 < GVWR
Medium HDV
265
234
296
Diesel 2
19,500 < GVWR
Heavy HDV
261
205
308
Otto-Cycle
8,500 < GVWR ≤ 19,500
Light HDV
407
335
461
Otto-Cycle
19,500 < GVWR
Medium HDV
293
261
328
1 Vocational vehicles with installed light or medium heavy-duty engines.
2 Vocational vehicles with installed heavy heavy-duty engines.
2. Phase 2 CO2 standards for 2024 through 2026 model vocational vehicles:
Phase 2 CO2 Emission Standards for 2024 Through 2026 Model Vocational Vehicles
(g/ton-mile)
Engine Cycle
GVWR (pounds)
Vehicle Size
Multi-Purpose Duty Cycle
Regional Duty Cycle
Urban Duty Cycle
Diesel
8,500 < GVWR ≤ 19,500
Light HDV
344
296
385
Diesel 1
19,500 < GVWR
Medium HDV
246
221
271
Diesel 2
19,500 < GVWR
Heavy HDV
242
194
283
Otto-Cycle
8,500 < GVWR ≤ 19,500
Light HDV
385
324
432
Otto-Cycle
19,500 < GVWR
Medium HDV
279
251
310
1 Vocational vehicles with installed light or medium heavy-duty engines.
2 Vocational vehicles with installed heavy heavy-duty engines.
3. Phase 2 CO2 standards for 2027 and subsequent model vocational vehicles:
Phase 2 CO2 Emission Standards for 2027 and Subsequent Model Vocational Vehicles
(g/ton-mile)
Engine Cycle
GVWR (pounds)
Vehicle Size
Multi-Purpose Duty Cycle
Regional Duty Cycle
Urban Duty Cycle
Diesel
8,500 < GVWR ≤ 19,500
Light HDV
330
291
367
Diesel 1
19,500 < GVWR
Medium HDV
235
218
258
Diesel 2
19,500 < GVWR
Heavy HDV
230
189
269
Otto-Cycle
8,500 < GVWR ≤ 19,500
Light HDV
372
319
413
Otto-Cycle
19,500 < GVWR
Medium HDV
268
247
297
1 Vocational vehicles with installed light or medium heavy-duty engines.
2 Vocational vehicles with installed heavy heavy-duty engines.
4. Optional Phase 2 custom chassis CO2 standards for qualifying 2021 and subsequent model vocational vehicles:
Optional Phase 2 Custom Chassis CO2 Emission Standards for 2021 and Subsequent Model Vocational Vehicles
(g/ton-mile)
Vehicle Type 1
Assigned Vehicle Service Class
Model Year 2021-2026
Model Year 2027 and Later
School bus
Medium HDV
291
271
Motor home
Medium HDV
228
226
Coach bus
Heavy HDV
210
205
Other bus 2
Heavy HDV
300
286
Refuse hauler
Heavy HDV
313
298
Concrete mixer
Heavy HDV
319
316
Mixed-use vehicle
Heavy HDV
319
316
Emergency vehicle
Heavy HDV
324
319
1 Vehicle types are generally defined in the applicable test procedures incorporated by reference in section (d).
2 Additional requirements apply if the Other bus standard is used to certify a GHG urban bus, as described in the applicable test procedures incorporated by reference in section (d).
6. Useful Life Requirements. Vocational vehicles must comply with the emission standards in this subsection (a)(1)(B)1. through (a)(1)(B)4. throughout the full useful life, as follows:
(2) Diesel and Otto-Cycle Tractors above 26,000 Pounds GVWR.
(A) Phase 1 Emission Standards. The CO2 emissions for new 2014 through 2020 model tractors above 26,000 pounds GVWR shall not exceed:
2. Useful Life Requirements. Heavy-duty tractors must comply with the emission standards in this subsection (a)(2)(A) throughout the full useful life, as follows:
3. Air Conditioning Leakage. Loss of refrigerant from air conditioning systems from 2014 through 2020 heavy-duty tractors may not exceed 1.50 percent per year, except as allowed by subsections (a)(2)(A)3.a. and (a)(2)(A)3.b. below.
Phase 1 CO2 Emission Standards for 2014 Through 2020 Model Tractors (g/ton-mile)
GVWR (pounds)
Sub-Category
Model Years 2014 - 2016
Model Years 2017 - 2020
26,000 < GVWR ≤ 33,000
Low-Roof (all cab styles)
107
104
Mid-Roof (all cab styles)
119
115
High-Roof (all cab styles)
124
120
GVWR > 33,000
Low-Roof Day Cab
81
80
Low-Roof Sleeper Cab
68
66
Mid-Roof Day Cab
88
86
Mid-Roof Sleeper Cab
76
73
High-Roof Day Cab
92
89
High-Roof Sleeper Cab
75
72
(B) Phase 2 Emission Standards. The CO2 emissions for new 2021 and subsequent model tractors above 26,000 pounds GVWR shall not exceed:
2. Useful Life Requirements. Heavy-duty tractors must comply with the emission standards in this subsection (a)(2)(B) throughout the full useful life, as follows:
Phase 2 CO2 Emission Standards for 2021 and Subsequent Model Tractors
(g/ton-mile)
GVWR (pounds)
Sub-Category 1
Model Years 2021 - 2023
Model Years 2024 - 2026
Model Year 2027 and later
26,000 < GVWR ≤ 33,000
Low-Roof (all cab styles)
105.5
99.8
96.2
26,000 < GVWR ≤ 33,000
Mid-Roof (all cab styles)
113.2
107.1
103.4
26,000 < GVWR ≤ 33,000
High-Roof (all cab styles)
113.5
106.6
100.0
GVWR > 33,000
Low-Roof Day Cab
80.5
76.2
73.4
GVWR > 33,000
Low-Roof Sleeper Cab
72.3
68.0
64.1
GVWR > 33,000
Mid-Roof Day Cab
85.4
80.9
78.0
GVWR > 33,000
Mid-Roof Sleeper Cab
78.0
73.5
69.6
GVWR > 33,000
High-Roof Day Cab
85.6
80.4
75.7
GVWR > 33,000
High-Roof Sleeper Cab
75.7
70.7
64.3
GVWR > 33,000
Heavy-Haul Tractors
52.4
50.2
48.3
1 Sub-category terms are defined in the applicable test procedures incorporated by reference in section (d).
(b) GHG Exhaust Emission Standards for New 2014 and Subsequent Model Diesel and Otto-Cycle Medium-Duty Vehicles between 8,501 to 14,000 Pounds GVWR
(1) Diesel and Otto-Cycle Vehicles between 8,501 to 14,000 Pounds GVWR, excluding medium-duty passenger vehicles.
(A) Diesel Vehicle Emission Standards.
1. CO2 Fleet-Average Standards. For each model year, a manufacturer's national fleet-average CO2 emissions for its diesel medium-duty vehicles shall not exceed the CO2 fleet-average standard. The CO2 fleet-average standard is calculated from the target value for each vehicle subconfiguration (Targeti) and U.S.-directed production volume of each vehicle subconfiguration for the given model year (Volumei), as follows:
Fleet Average Standard
=
Σ[Targeti x Volumei]
Σ[Volumei]
Round the fleet-average standard to the nearest 0.1 g/mile. The target values, for each vehicle configuration, are calculated as follows:
CO2 Target (g/mile) = 0.0416 x WF + 320
where WF is the work factor.
WF = 0.75 x (GVWR - Curb Weight + xwd) + 0.25 x (GCWR - GVWR)
Where:
xwd = 500 pounds if the vehicle has four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive; xwd = 0 pounds for all other vehicles.
i. For 2014 through 2020 model new vehicles, a manufacturer must choose either Phase 1 Option A or Option B below for phasing in the diesel fleet-average CO2 target of this subsection (b)(1)(A).
Phase 1 Option A Phase-In Provisions for Diesel Fleet-Average CO2 Target
Vehicle model year
Option A CO2 target (g/mile)
2014
[0.0478 x (WF)] + 368
2015
[0.0474 x (WF)] + 366
2016
[0.0460 x (WF)] + 354
2017
[0.0445 x (WF)] + 343
2018-2020
[0.0416 x (WF)] + 320
Phase 1 Option B Phase-In Provisions for Diesel Fleet-Average CO2 Target
Vehicle model year
Option B CO2 target (g/mile)
2014
[0.0478 x (WF)] + 368
2015
[0.0474 x (WF)] + 366
2016-2018
[0.0440 x (WF)] + 339
2019-2020
[0.0416 x (WF)] + 320
ii. For 2021 and later model new vehicles, a manufacturer must comply with the following Phase 2 CO2 target values for its applicable diesel vehicle fleet:
(B) Otto-Cycle Vehicle Emission Standards.
1. CO2 Fleet-Average Standards. For each model year, a manufacturer's national fleet-average CO2 emissions for its Otto-cycle medium-duty vehicles shall not exceed the CO2 fleet-average standard. The CO2 fleet-average standard is calculated from the target value for each vehicle subconfiguration (Targeti) and U.S.-directed production volume of each vehicle subconfiguration for the given model year (Volumei), as follows:
Fleet Average Standard
=
Σ[Targeti x Volumei]
Σ[Volumei]
Round the fleet-average standard to the nearest 0.1 g/mile. The target values, for each vehicle configuration, are calculated as follows:
CO2 Target (g/mile) = 0.0440 x WF + 339
where WF is the work factor.
WF = 0.75 x (GVWR - Curb Weight + xwd) + 0.25 x (GCWR - GVWR)
Where:
xwd = 500 pounds if the vehicle has four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive; xwd = 0 pounds for all other vehicles.
Vehicle Model Year
Phase 2 Diesel Fleet-Average CO2 Target (g/mile)
2021
0.0406 x (WF) + 312
2022
0.0395 x (WF) + 304
2023
0.0386 x (WF) + 297
2024
0.0376 x (WF) + 289
2025
0.0367 x (WF) + 282
2026
0.0357 x (WF) + 275
2027 and later
0.0348 x (WF) + 268
i. For 2014 through 2020 model new vehicles, a manufacturer must choose either Phase 1 Option A or Option B below for phasing in the Otto-cycle fleet-average CO2 target of this subsection (b)(1)(B).
Phase 1 Option A Phase-In Provisions for Otto-Cycle Fleet-Average CO2 Target
Vehicle model year
Option A CO2 target (g/mile)
2014
[0.0482 x (WF)] + 371
2015
[0.0479 x (WF)] + 369
2016
[0.0469 x (WF)] + 362
2017
[0.0460 x (WF)] + 354
2018-2020
[0.0440 x (WF)] + 339
Phase 1 Option B Phase-In Provisions for Otto-Cycle Fleet-Average CO2 Target
Vehicle model year
Option B CO2 target (g/mile)
2014
[0.0482 x (WF)] + 371
2015
[0.0479 x (WF)] + 369
2016-2018
[0.0456 x (WF)] + 352
2019-2020
[0.0440 x (WF)] + 339
ii. For 2021 and later model new vehicles, a manufacturer must comply with the following Phase 2 CO2 target values for its applicable Otto-Cycle vehicle fleet:
(C) Air Conditioning Leakage.
1. For 2014 to 2020 model Phase 1 vehicles, loss of refrigerant from air conditioning systems from 2014 and later medium-duty vehicles may not exceed 1.50 percent per year, except as allowed by subsections (b)(1)(C)(1)a. and (b)(1)(C)(1)b. below.
(c) GHG Exhaust Emission Standards for New 2020 and Subsequent Model Trailers
(1) Phase 2 Emission Standards for Trailers. The exhaust emission standards specified in this subsection apply to trailers based on the effect of trailer designs on the performance of the trailer in conjunction with a tractor; this accounts for the effect of the trailer on the tractor's exhaust emissions, even though trailers themselves have no exhaust emissions.
(A) Exclusions. This subsection does not apply to the following trailers:
2. Trailers meeting one or more of the following characteristics:
(B) CO2 Emission Standards.
1. Definitions of Box Van Types. Different levels of stringency apply for box vans depending on features that may affect aerodynamic performance. A manufacturer may optionally meet less stringent standards for different trailer types, which are characterized as follows:
2. CO2 Emission Standards.
a. Full-Aero Box Vans. CO2 standards apply for full-aero box vans as specified in the following table:
Phase 2 CO2 Emission Standards for Full-Aero Box Vans (g/ton-mile)
Model Year
Dry Van
Refrigerated Van
Short
Long
Short
Long
2020
125.4
81.3
129.1
83.0
2021-2023
123.7
78.9
127.5
80.6
2024-2026
120.9
77.2
124.7
78.9
2027+
118.8
75.7
122.7
77.4
b. Partial-Aero Box Vans. CO2 standards apply for partial-aero box vans as specified in the following table:
Phase 2 CO2 Emission Standards for Partial-Aero Box Vans (g/ton-mile)
Model Year
Dry Van
Refrigerated Van
Short
Long
Short
Long
2020
125.4
81.3
129.1
83.0
2021+
123.7
80.6
127.5
82.3
Vehicle Model Year
Phase 2 Otto-Cycle Fleet-Average CO2 Target (g/mile)
2021
0.0429 x (WF) + 331
2022
0.0418 x (WF) + 322
2023
0.0408 x (WF) + 314
2024
0.0398 x (WF) + 306
2025
0.0388 x (WF) + 299
2026
0.0378 x (WF) + 291
2027 and later
0.0369 x (WF) + 284
iii. Non-aero box vans must use tires with a tire rolling resistance level at or below 4.7 kg/tonne. Model year 2020 non-aero box vans may instead use tires with a tire rolling resistance level at or below 5.1 kg/tonne.
Unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction issues a final ruling that H.J. Res. 88 (119th Congress) and H.J. Res. 89 (119th Congress) are invalid or that the waivers U.S. EPA granted California on January 6, 2025, 90 Federal Register 642 and 90 Federal Register 643, are in effect, regulated parties may choose to follow either this section 95663 or section 95663.0.1.
However, if a court of competent jurisdiction issues a final ruling that H.J. Res. 88 (119th Congress) and H.J. Res. 89 (119th Congress) are invalid or that the waivers U.S. EPA granted California on January 61 2025, 90 Federal Register 642 and 90 Federal Register 643, are in effect, the regulated parties are subject to the requirements of this section 95663 to the extent consistent with the court's final ruling . Notice of the court's ruling will be posted on CARB's website, https://arb.ca.gov.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 38501, 38505, 38510, 38560, 39010, 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43104 and 43105, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 38501, 38505, 38510, 38560, 38580, 39002, 39003, 39600, 39601, 43000, 43009.5, 43013, 43018, 43100, 43101, 43101.5, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43205, 43205.5 and 43211, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 12-5-2014; operative 12-5-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 49).
2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2014, No. 50).
3. Amendment filed 2-7-2019; operative 4-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 6).
4. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 1-21-2020; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 4).
5. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(B) and (d) filed 12-22-2021; operative 12-22-2021 (Register 2021, No. 52). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11346.4(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20. Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.
6. New first and second paragraphs filed 10-2-2025 as an emergency; operative 10-2-2025 (Register 2025, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-1-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
7. New first and second paragraphs refiled 3-26-2026 as an emergency; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.