vehicle-standards

Diverse, statewide coalition petitions Illinois Pollution Control Board to move forward with adoption of clean cars, trucks rules

Chicago, IL — Today, clean air advocates, frontline communities, and Illinois residents up and down the state showed their support for a transition to zero emission cars and trucks in Illinois.

La EPA Propone Reforzar los Estándares de Contaminación de Vehículos

La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) anunció una propuesta para reforzar los estándares federales de contaminación de vehículos, la cual reducirá emisiones del sector transporte para ayudar a proteger la salud pública y el clima.

Nevada Another Step Closer to Becoming a Clean Car State, A Win for Climate and Public Health

CARSON CITY, NEVADA – Today, Nevada's State Environmental Commission unanimously approved new state “clean car standards” that would slash pollution from transportation, marking the latest step in the state’s process to establish regulations that have been adopted by over a dozen other states and the District of Columbia. The standards will require new cars sold in the state to emit less climate-disrupting pollution and also increase the availability and sales of zero-emission cars. Next, the standards will move to the Legislative Commission for approval.

Sierra Club Joins Hundreds of Testifiers to Urge EPA: Adopt the Strongest Clean Car Standards Possible

WASHINGTON, DC - Today and tomorrow, over a dozen Sierra Club activists will join hundreds of other advocates in testifying during a two-day public hearing hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency.  Advocates will stress the importance of finalizing an ambitious rule to strengthen federal greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for light-duty cars and trucks, also informally known as “clean car standards.” 

NEW: Sierra Club Releases Report Showing Toyota Lagging in Global Electric Vehicle Race

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, E&E reported on the Sierra Club’s latest report, which highlights Toyota’s lobbying in the US for weak federal fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards (informally known as “clean car standards”) and a slow global electrification strategy.

Environmental Groups: EPA’s Proposed Federal Clean Car Standards Important First Step But Must Be Improved

EPA’s new rule addresses pollution standards for vehicles, but must be strengthened to fully tackle the climate crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose revised greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards (or “clean car standards”) for new light-duty cars and trucks.

Remaining Automakers Finally Withdraw Support for One Part of Trump’s Clean Cars Rollback

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler, and other major automakers dropped their support for the Trump administration’s attack on California’s clean car standards, after a year of pressure from environmental, clean air, consumer and faith advocates.

Trump Again Proves to be an Expert at the Art of the Failed Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- According to a government official, the Trump administration has ended any negotiations with California air regulators over the Clean Car Standards, confirming its intent on revoking California’s waiver under the Clean Air Act to adopt its own greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty vehicles.

Colorado’s Air Quality Regulators Adopt New Vehicle Emission Standards

Today, Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted unanimously to adopt the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Program standards for cars and trucks. Vehicle emissions are among the largest contributors to carbon pollution in Colorado and contribute to the smog and air toxins that threaten public health. The new LEV standards will reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from cars that threaten our health and economy, help Coloradans breathe easier, and help families save money at the pump.

In a Win for Clean Air, Court Blocks Trump Administration Attempt to Cancel Updated Penalty for Fuel Economy Violations

Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its opinion following its April order granting Sierra Club and partners’ petition for review of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) attempt to indefinitely delay a planned increase in civil penalties on automakers whose vehicles fail to meet fuel economy standards required under the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) program.

California Air Resources Board Adopts Resolution Reaffirming Zero-Emission Vehicle Rule

RIVERSIDE-- Today the California Air Resources Board adopted a resolution reaffirming its commitment to the state's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) rule.

The rule requires automakers to manufacture and sell battery-electric and other cars and light-duty trucks that have zero tailpipe emissions.

Statement from Kathryn Phillips, director of Sierra Club California:

Trump Vehicle Executive Order Will Increase Gas Prices and Carbon Pollution While Putting Americans’ Health in Danger

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order instructing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rewrite the midterm review determination on vehicle emissions made earlier this year by the Agency.