Newsom leads multistate clean car coalition 

The governor is pushing for clean air vehicles after Congress struck down his 2035 ban on gas-powered cars.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a multistate clean-car coalition to support cleaner and more affordable cars while upholding states’ air quality control authority.

The big picture: The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition, comprising 11 states, will operate under the US Climate Alliance and focus on promoting the transition to cleaner vehicles.

  • The coalition aims to work on reducing costs, expanding vehicle options, and improving charging and fueling infrastructure to make clean cars more accessible to consumers.
  • Leaders of the 11 states expressed concern over the federal government prioritizing polluters over people, leading them to take initiative in promoting clean air and creating job opportunities.

Go deeper: Following the passage of a Senate measure to overturn California’s stricter emissions rules, California officials vowed to challenge the decision, signaling their commitment to clean air policy.

  • The governors of the coalition states pledged to collaborate with stakeholders and industry experts to ensure regulatory certainty and build a sustainable future.
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