On May 23, 2025, eleven governors from the U.S. Climate Alliance launched the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition, aiming to counteract recent federal actions that threaten clean vehicle initiatives. This coalition seeks to expand access to affordable, low-emission vehicles, support domestic automotive industries, and uphold states’ rights under the Clean Air Act to set stringent vehicle emissions standards.(Department of Environmental Conservation)
The coalition includes California, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. These states represent approximately 30% of the U.S. car market and have committed to:(New Jersey Official Site, Electrek)
- Reducing cost barriers for consumers purchasing clean vehicles.
- Expanding charging and fueling infrastructure to support electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
- Collaborating on policies that sustain progress toward clean transportation goals.(news.maryland.gov)
This initiative responds to federal attempts to roll back environmental regulations, including efforts to rescind California’s waiver to set its own emissions standards and to eliminate electric vehicle tax credits. By forming this coalition, the participating states aim to maintain momentum toward a cleaner transportation future and to provide regulatory certainty for manufacturers and consumers alike.(Department of Environmental Conservation)
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Emmanuel is a committed and safety-driven graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with professional interests in renewable energy systems and power system engineering.
