EPA Ending Program That Allows Electric Vehicles To Bypass Occupancy Rules In HOV Lanes

The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced it has no current plans to extend existing Clean Air Vehicle Decal programs across more than a dozen states that allow alternative-fueled vehicles, like hydrogen, hybrid, or electric vehicles, to use carpool lanes, even with a sole occupant. The current program will expire at the end of September 2025, and despite being largely a state-run operation where it's offered, it still requires federal approval through the EPA.

 

The biggest state likely to be impacted is California, and there's already a motion to convince the EPA to change its mind.