California's rolling out a new rule requiring more efficient tires

NPR | By Fio Geiran,

Christopher Intagliata, Adrian Florido

Published August 25, 2026 at 4:41 PM EDT

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Ken Rider of the California Energy Commission about a new rule for more efficient tires, which could cut the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.

Fio Geiran

Christopher Intagliata

Christopher Intagliata is a senior editor at All Things Considered, where he writes news and edits interviews with politicians, musicians, restaurant owners, scientists and many of the other voices heard on the air.

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Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

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