Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Moving Forward California’s Clean Transportation Progress

Sacramento, CA - Today, Governor Newsom issued an executive ordermoving forward California's clean transportation progress in the face of federal attacks.

The EO: Reaffirms the state's commitment to zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) deployment;

• Initiates the Advanced Clean Cars III program, the next phase of the state's clean cars program;
• Continues Clean Truck Partnership work and requires manufacturer reports on progress every six months;
• And additional commitments to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles

The EO comes on the heels of California Attorney General Bonta and 10 other state AGs suing the Trump administration over the illegal use of the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's clean vehicle waivers for its Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Heavy-Duty NOx Omnibus programs.

In response to the announcement, Sierra Club California Chapter Director Miguel Miguel issued the following statement:

"We commend California's resolute leadership on clean transportation in the face of illegal and dangerous attacks on our State's ability to protect clean air for our communities and slash pollution from our cars, trucks, and buses. While the Trump administration is dead set on pushing us backwards, we are proud to see the Governor's dedication to move forward nation-leading programs for cleaner cars and trucks. The benefits of these programs extend far beyond California and serve as an investment towards a fossil-free future for other states as well."

About the Sierra Club

The Sierra Club is America's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with millions of members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit https://www.sierraclub.org.