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Epoch Times
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Epoch Times
Blue-State Governors Form ‘Clean Cars' Coalition After Congress Blocks California's Strict Emissions Rules
Governors from 11 Democrat-led states said on May 23 that they're launching an 'affordable clean cars' coalition to promote non-fossil-fuel-powered vehicles after Congress voted to block California from setting stricter car emission standards than federal rules. 'The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition—led by the U.S. Climate Alliance—will sustain America's transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, support U.S. automotive manufacturers and workers, and preserve states' clean air authority,' California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said in a Friday The climate alliance Governors from California, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington—all states that have adopted California-style low-emission vehicle rules or similar programs—are part of the coalition. 'We will continue collaborating as states and leveraging our longstanding authority under the Clean Air Act, including through state programs that keep communities safe from pollution, create good-paying jobs, increase consumer choice, and help Americans access cleaner and more affordable cars,' the 11 governors said in a joint statement, after Congress on May 22 voted to rescind California's latest federal waiver allowing it to set tougher emissions standards than national rules. California has long received federal waivers allowing it to set tougher standards under the Clean Air Act, influencing national vehicle design due to its large market. Republicans have long said that the rules are too costly and burdensome for automakers. Related Stories 4/24/2025 5/21/2025 Advocating for greater consumer choice and fewer regulatory burdens on businesses, Republicans proposed a The Senate Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.), the resolution's sponsor, said that the initiative will protect consumer choice by ensuring all Americans can access vehicles that suit their needs, preferences, and budgets. 'American consumers, not out-of-touch politicians, should decide what vehicle best fits their individual needs,' Joyce said in a May 1 At the time, Joyce urged his Senate colleagues to support the measure 'to save our auto industry and protect the freedom of the open road.' The resolution drew controversy because it aimed to overturn a waiver—rather than a regulation—which the Government Accountability Office Newsom 'Republicans went around their own parliamentarian to defy decades of precedent,' Newsom said in a statement. 'We won't stand by as Trump Republicans make America smoggy again.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
California launching multistate coalition to advance clean cars
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced his intentions Friday to help launch a multistate, clean-car coalition after the Senate voted to upend the Golden State's stricter-than-federal emissions rules the previous day. The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition will work on sustaining the country's transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, while also supporting U.S. automotive manufacturers and preserving the authority of states to control their air quality, according to the announcement. The 11-state coalition will be housed under the umbrella of the U.S. Climate Alliance — a bipartisan initiative of 24 governors founded in 2017 — and consists of California, Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington. 'The federal government and Congress are putting polluters over people and creating needless chaos for consumers and the market,' the governors of the 11 states said in a joint statement. 'But our commitment to safeguarding Americans' fundamental right to clean air is resolute,' they continued, adding that they would leverage their authorities to keep communities safe and create good-paying jobs. The formation of the new coalition comes a day after the U.S. Senate passed a measure to repeal California's phaseout of new gas-powered car sales. Golden State officials responded to the decision by declaring their intentions to file a 23rd lawsuit against the Trump administration. The 11 states participating in the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition vowed to work together on developing solutions that make vehicles cleaner, more affordable and accessible to all Americans who want to purchase them. They said they would do so by decreasing cost barriers, increasing choices, expanding accessible charging and fueling infrastructure. 'As we consider next steps for our clean vehicle programs, our states will engage stakeholders and industry to provide the regulatory certainty needed while redoubling our efforts to build a cleaner and healthier future,' the governors added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hill
California launching multistate coalition to advance clean cars
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced his intentions on Friday to help launch a multistate, clean car-focused coalition after the Senate voted to upend the Golden State's stricter-than-federal emissions rules the previous day. The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition will work on sustaining the country's transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, while also supporting U.S. automotive manufacturers and preserving the authority of states to control their air quality, according to the announcement. The 11-state coalition will be housed under the umbrella of the U.S. Climate Alliance — a bipartisan initiative of 24 governors founded in 2017 — and includes California, Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington. 'The federal government and Congress are putting polluters over people and creating needless chaos for consumers and the market,' the governors of the 11 states said in a joint statement. 'But our commitment to safeguarding Americans' fundamental right to clean air is resolute,' they continued, adding that they would leverage their authorities keep communities safe and create good-paying jobs. The formation of the new coalition comes a day after the U.S. Senate passed a measure to repeal California's phaseout of gas-powered cars. Golden State officials then responded to this decision by declaring their intentions to file a 23rd lawsuit against the Trump administration. The 11 states participating in the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition vowed to work together on developing solutions that make vehicles cleaner, more affordable and accessible to all Americans who want to purchase them. They said they would do so by decreasing cost barriers, increasing choices, expanding accessible charging and fueling infrastructure. 'As we consider next steps for our clean vehicle programs, our states will engage stakeholders and industry to provide the regulatory certainty needed while redoubling our efforts to build a cleaner and healthier future,' the governors added.
