Glossary / General

CARB

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

CARB is a group in California that makes rules to keep the air clean. They check how much pollution cars can make and set limits.

Technical Definition

CARB stands for the California Air Resources Board, which is a regulatory agency responsible for protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution. They set strict emissions standards for vehicles in California.

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