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A coalition of environmental, health, and labor organizations urges the SCAQMD to reject natural gas trucks as a viable alternative to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) for heavy-duty fleets. The coalition argues that gas trucks do not provide sufficient air quality benefits, exacerbate climate change through methane leaks, and create stranded assets. They contend that battery electric trucks are already operationally suitable for most drayage and heavy-duty needs and offer a superior total cost of ownership (TCO) due to declining battery costs and lower maintenance requirements.