LOS ANGELES —Plug In America welcomes the decision this week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to grant waivers to allow California to implement Advanced Clean Cars II regulations for light-duty vehicles and NOx regulations for heavy-duty highway and off-road vehicles. Because of California’s challenges with air quality, the Clean Air Act allows California to set its own, more stringent standards to regulate vehicle pollution. California has been using this authority for over 50 years to protect and improve the health of millions of Californians while growing the state and national economy.
Over 2 million electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold in California, improving air quality and health in communities. EVs save families money, keep more dollars in the local economy, improve energy security, create good-paying domestic jobs, and incentivize innovation.
We commend the Biden-Harris EPA for recognizing California’s leadership, which, through Section 177 of the Clean Air Act, extends well beyond California’s borders. EVs are here to stay, and thanks to these EPA waivers, California and states across the country will continue to accelerate toward a clean transportation future.
About Plug In America
Plug In America is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the use of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States through education, advocacy and research. Formed in 2008, Plug In America provides practical, objective information to consumers and dealerships about EVs through various programs, including National Drive Electric Week, Drive Electric Earth Month, PlugStar.com, and other public outreach events. Learn more at PlugInAmerica.org.
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