Our Services

Navigating the Path to Regulatory Approval

El Camino Real Consulting Corp. provides end-to-end technical and legal oversight for emissions certification. Our specialty is the expert management of all interactions with CARB and the US EPA, transforming complex agency requirements into an effective and efficient process for on-road, off-road, and aftermarket manufacturers.

Core Competency: Agency Interface & Certification Management

Strategic management of the certification lifecycle to ensure timely market entry.

• Certification Consulting: Evaluation of projects to gain compliance to  US EPA, CARB, and ECCC requirements and develop optimized testing and application roadmaps.

• Application Preparation & Management: Full-service preparation and submission of certification packages via CARB DMS and US EPA VERIFY, including AECD documentation, warranty statements, and GHG modeling.

• Technical Liaison: Direct representation with agency staff to resolve technical inquiries, clarify regulatory intent, and facilitate approvals.

• Test Coordination & Auditing: Development of test plans and oversight of emissions testing programs. We audit laboratories to ensure facilities, procedures, and equipment meet all EPA and CARB standards.

Regulatory Affairs Consulting

High-level advisory to mitigate risk and optimize compliance positions.

• Policy Analysis & Strategy: Consulting on shifting environmental standards and the evolving global regulatory landscape.

• Vehicle Emissions Credits: Expert strategy and reporting for emissions credit programs to maximize your fleet’s compliance value.

• Litigation Support: Partnership with legal counsel to provide expert testimony, enforcement response strategies, and regulatory liaison services.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Consulting

Technical oversight for the electrification of the transportation sector.

• Infrastructure Compliance: Specialized technical and regulatory consulting for the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) sector.

• Interoperability & Standards: Ensuring equipment meets specific communication, safety, and utility standards required for deployment.

Compliance Management

Post-certification oversight to ensure ongoing operational integrity.

• Ongoing Reporting: Management of required post-sale submissions, including production, defect, and warranty reporting.

• Audit Preparation: Proactive support to ensure records and programs remain defensible for agency audits.