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Smith said the state DMV's electronic permitting system could provide a data stub municipalities use to share local road restrictions and weight limits with mapping and routing vendors. He said better data sharing could reduce wrong-way or wrong-road deliveries and avoid damage to local roads and costly permits or fines.

On noise complaints, Smith and committee members discussed engine braking (so-called \"Jake brakes\") as a common source of community noise. Smith said newer trucks are quieter and better maintained, and he offered the association's help to investigate specific complaints and work with enforcement partners.

Ending: Smith invited towns and committee members to have a follow-up conversation and encouraged municipalities to coordinate permitting and road-limit data with DMV and mapping services to reduce routing errors and enforcement issues.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Transportation - 2025-01-24 - 10:00AM","oneSentenceSummary","The Vermont Truck and Bus Association suggested creating a shared data feed of municipal road restrictions to improve routing software accuracy and urged local enforcement on noise and weight violations.","taxTitle","Senate Transportation, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont","taxId",51841,"location","Vermont","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6372484,"Dealers and industry cite skilled-trades shortage and housing costs as drivers of rising vehicle repair prices",131,1339000,1470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2147603-ec707309ac83ba5ea38ce4a7d0772a09&start=1339&end=1470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2147603-ec707309ac83ba5ea38ce4a7d0772a09/thumbnail_1339000.jpg","/articles/6372484/Vermont/Dealers-and-industry-cite-skilled-trades-shortage-and-housing-costs-as-drivers-of-rising-vehicle-repair-prices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372484-1a25b6fe721e796afe2541e8c848857e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773641509&Signature=PWXff7FqQICNQEGmbMDI1uctcL9x4T1Rk2SGKIR~HFBdMT3IXif4Vnl5W4o7mzv6jRGsyyRQknZ4j6EK7MEmO3uOHg8KjZBhjuZJ9Pv7UHBE8TCsDPLs9lBYDhGrzNppcK503cbPRGsLSMgiEu867GjZss5t-QYsu75TSw3gLe14a3YXK0hE2PbPy8Xkb-BQKck2QCFg-2xI7IQBmDtBL7lJxi2VtgBj41QH~rBFkexzDxzXcKANO6glGwrgIlKWJRqFFMav3pHkiCSJKvskSQc-Zxdlh~hrgcjnatbg104QiSx9ZeRFczAGWMEjMUb01ZwfSEznzQ03gbDpM2TVQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members and industry witnesses told the Senate Transportation Committee on Jan. 24 that rising costs to maintain and repair vehicles are driven in large part by a shortage of skilled tradespeople, rather than only by insurance or pricing practices.

Matt Coda, representing vehicle dealers and retailers, said the lack of available skilled technicians motivates higher pay for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, which in turn raises the consumer cost of vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Coda and senators discussed housing as a root cause of workforce shortages: 'Housing, housing, housing' was offered as a common refrain for why young people do not enter trades in Vermont, and witnesses said affordability and workforce retention influence the supply of technicians with EV certification or specialized skills.

Committee members asked whether dealers or other associations had legislative solutions; Coda said he was open to follow-up conversations with the committee but noted that housing and workforce development often fall under different policy domains.

Ending: Coda suggested continued dialogue with dealers and related business groups on workforce and training needs, including EV certification paths.","Committee discussion highlighted that shortages of electricians, mechanics and other skilled trades, coupled with housing affordability, are elevating repair and maintenance costs for Vermont motorists and businesses.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6372489,"Truck and bus association warns Advanced Clean Truck rule may be unworkable for many Vermont operators",691,1574000,2265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2147603-ec707309ac83ba5ea38ce4a7d0772a09&start=1574&end=2265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2147603-ec707309ac83ba5ea38ce4a7d0772a09/thumbnail_1574000.jpg","/articles/6372489/Vermont/Truck-and-bus-association-warns-Advanced-Clean-Truck-rule-may-be-unworkable-for-many-Vermont-operators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372489-eba84ae9166e8b99611ad48d5789d353/orig.mp4?Expires=1773641509&Signature=AF-ECTvQA7bIzkkTdHEh8sIwl3y4SZ1YQJbCnDz2TGQk5oe-GIHE8jgiAPi5hfjxaR2-y-LFnpTafWmRasXceDokP3qLt3olU82RaRc4nsm~3IjhJoskDnmvX9m7hb~XffFE8gGHdWGu1ozFRzoFf5uM~1ysK4qWtLEZoCyVmAiXfwK7H7shcPAfCzFp4yhvqcCs9~fR-hkBupiXRNUPnKGZDcV-VyW13ZMycXFexlAkN9mqauXv3Iu3xRyNjf1PAqNFl3Uk75PSWvRtBAeUp7DqerZACsVWQ3PQ~yc5vxajNvrREfoJi43D2OPGM6vIeIcMOy1QLcfe89aU1D8KCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","William (Bill) Smith, an attorney and lobbyist representing the Vermont Truck and Bus Association, told the Senate Transportation Committee on Jan. 24 that his members face substantial hurdles meeting the Advanced Clean Truck requirements because the heavy-duty electric vehicles on the market are costly, heavier, and offer limited range in real-world conditions.

Smith said the association's membership includes about 259 Vermont truck and bus companies that haul everything from milk to construction materials and provide school and charter bus services. He said many commercial trucks in Vermont predate 2010 emissions technology, and that replacement choices are limited for smaller operators.

Smith described the economics and technical constraints his members see in available electric heavy trucks: purchase prices he cited for battery-electric tractors and power units are commonly in the $420,000 range compared with roughly $150,000 for a comparable diesel unit; he said battery trays add roughly 13,000 pounds to vehicle weight, reducing cargo capacity by a similar amount and requiring more trucks to move the same freight under current gross-vehicle-weight limits.

Smith also flagged charging and grid constraints for operators who need long range or on-the-road duty cycles: he said some electric heavy trucks report 120–150 miles of real-world range under cold, hilly, or heavy-load conditions, which he said is often insufficient for long-haul or multi-shift over-the-road work.

On exemptions and compliance details, Smith noted that the Advanced Clean Truck rule includes specific emergency-vehicle exemptions (police, fire, utilities, towing) and that different performance targets apply by weight/class. He said some manufacturers may respond to mandates by lowering allocations to smaller states rather than deploy higher volumes there, and that dealers who provide parts and service could be at economic risk if sales volumes decline.

Smith characterized the issue as an infrastructure and supply-chain concern for Vermont's small, widely distributed trucking firms: 'If the equipment can't do the job and costs two to three times as much, small operators will struggle to afford it,' he said.

Ending: Smith said the industry is engaged in technology monitoring, including hydrogen fuel-cell developments and manufacturer product lines, but that he and his members are not convinced heavy-duty battery-electric options are ready at the price and capability points required by the rule.","At a Senate Transportation hearing, the Vermont Truck and Bus Association said heavy-duty electric trucks currently available are costlier, heavier, and have shorter real-world range than diesel trucks, posing operational and infrastructure challenges for small Vermont carriers and dealerships.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6372493,"Vermont vehicle index shows modest EV share; dealers warn manufacturers may limit gasoline vehicle deliveries under ACC2",656,104000,760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2147603-ec707309ac83ba5ea38ce4a7d0772a09&start=104&end=760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2147603-ec707309ac83ba5ea38ce4a7d0772a09/thumbnail_104000.jpg","/articles/6372493/Vermont/Vermont-vehicle-index-shows-modest-EV-share-dealers-warn-manufacturers-may-limit-gasoline-vehicle-deliveries-under-ACC2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372493-9ac1ae51c76d6364f02b5fd804dc039e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773641509&Signature=a024OxhuVyU~0YxSJdIm8ibBnIOWGOuDU6E0g~Qo3qoZMU2~gKbOoPatz0E9654UUSGiBoi2ZiXP4UriPzZV9uwH3RebKTQbDSfsh0PG-5qxfhATlE06VF3FPC6oBaPZJ92JGBcGQHBPpsSYemOVQouhCT9jbhPvbc6GtjkQ9aiQrGQnnFgDI2Sg9bpNVscwxXU9~mpR5M4T25iQxuawXwSKPLN-QwgSR6hSHwuaiyr31mnAXGKoB1v8YPLBy-K1yDZOtoBG~cWpC9t96p79wd3lweEXsnB55FjuGlxIQDnQLtA~yEm5PfBcZov~FtpSilreOU18mZ1Qh1hRDPf9Ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Matt Coda, director of government affairs and consultant representing the Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association, told the Senate Transportation Committee on Jan. 24 that Vermont's 2024 vehicle registration data show a slow but steady climb in plug-in vehicle registrations and a still-predominant market for gasoline vehicles.

The data, compiled in a Vermont vehicle index Coda said his group produced using Experian AutoCount and other sources, show more than 600,000 total registered vehicles in Vermont and roughly 42,000 new vehicle registrations in 2024. Coda said battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) accounted for about 12% of new registrations in 2024 (a year-over-year increase that he described as stronger than prior years).

Why it matters: The Vermont Advanced Clean Cars regulation, known as ACC2, and related federal and multi-state efforts set manufacturer delivery targets for zero-emission vehicles. Coda said the regulation requires a much higher share of battery-electric or plug-in vehicles from manufacturers than current Vermont registrations reflect. He warned manufacturers could comply by reducing the number of vehicles shipped to Vermont dealerships, narrowing consumer choice, or buying compliance credits from firms with surplus EV production.

Coda described three manufacturer compliance paths he said are available under ACC2 and related credit systems: (1) deliver a higher share of EVs into each state market; (2) lower overall state allocations so a dealer gets fewer total vehicles (reducing variety and volume); or (3) buy credits from manufacturers that overdeliver EVs. He said the credit market and how manufacturers allocate volume are central uncertainties for Vermont dealers.

Coda told the committee the state's incentive program for battery-electric and plug-in vehicles ended in October 2024, but that other market forces '1ike manufacturer lease incentives 'helped sustain EV registrations in late 2024. He cautioned that short lead time from the Agency of Transportation on rebate exhaustion limited dealers' ability to respond.

Coda also noted the regulatory timeline: model-year 2026 vehicles will be the first to fall under ACC2 requirements as they are delivered in mid-2025, and he said current Vermont registration trends (a 2–3% annual increase in EV share by his estimate) are well below the shares ACC2 will ultimately require.

'If manufacturers respond by lowering state allocations or shifting deliveries,' Coda said, 'Vermont consumers may find fewer gasoline models available locally and may purchase across state lines and register vehicles in Vermont.'

Ending: Coda said dealers are investing in EV charging at their facilities and that dealers are supportive of EVs \"as long as that's what the consumers want and they can provide that vehicle.\" He offered to provide more granular lease and sales data to the committee on request.","A presentation to the Senate Transportation Committee summarized 2024 Vermont vehicle registration data and warned that the state's Advanced Clean Cars (ACC2) requirement will likely outpace current consumer purchases and dealer inventories unless manufacturers adjust allocations or credits.","actionData","errors"]

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