Daveilift

I just wanted to add that California instituted a Clean Air Policy around 2005 - 2006 which resulted in several Jungheinrich electric sit down counterbalanced trucks being sold.

I believe that it may have assisted CAT in making (at least their side of) the decision for partnering with Jungheinrich.

That being said, both business's and individuals are leaving the State in alarming numbers due high costs and regulations. Washington and Arizona are both complaining about the Cailfornia flight. In Arizona it is overshadowed by the Mexican illegal issues but it is present.

Given the poor US economy & short tempers of the electorate, I doubt any Politician would risk introducing similiar regulations at least for the foreseeable future in other States.