Washington, D.C. – In response to today’s announcement from the Biden-Harris administration to approve the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) waiver, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and California Environmental Voters (CEV) released the following statements:

“Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration’s affirmation of California’s and over a dozen other states’ authority to clean up their air, the ACCII program will rapidly cut light-duty vehicle emissions, helping ensure that families in states across the country will breathe cleaner, healthier air,” said LCV Vice President of Federal Policy Matthew Davis. “We know fossil fueled vehicles are major contributors to the carbon pollution exacerbating the climate crisis and increasing the risk of more extreme weather events, including hurricanes and heat waves, that further degrade air quality and put communities in danger. States like California are leading the way to lowering toxic tailpipe emissions for the health of people, the planet, and future generations.”

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“Advanced Clean Cars II is a major victory for clean air and public health, solidifying California’s leadership in transitioning to 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035. We commend the Biden administration for approving this waiver, recognizing its transformative potential to cut harmful tailpipe emissions and accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles beyond the Golden State,” said Mike Young, California Environmental Voters, Sr. Political and Organizing Director. “This decision underscores the importance of bold, forward-thinking action to combat the climate crisis and protect public health. As we prepare for the challenges of a hostile Administration next year, California’s commitment to climate action will continue to serve as a beacon for the rest of the country.”

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