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Agriculture and the railroad industry collide with California’s locomotive rules

11/29/23 7:12 AM By Brad Hooker
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The rollout has been met with litigation, technology hurdles and the collapse of a high-profile deal, while niche industries like grain and feed providers feel unfairly targeted and will be impacted first.
KEYWORDS Association of American Railroads ban diesel-powered locomotives California Advocations California air quality regulations California Grain and Feed Association CARB regulations carbon neutrality policies for California South Coast Air Quality Management District
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Brad Hooker
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