11 States Team Up for Cleaner, Cheaper Cars
A new multi-state effort is charging ahead with momentum. This week, the U.S. Climate Alliance launched the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition, uniting 11 forward-thinking governors in a mission to expand access to clean, affordable vehicles.
This timely initiative supports U.S. automakers and workers, protects the right to clean air, and gives more drivers across the country real choices as electric vehicles become mainstream.
Backed by Bold Leadership
Governors from California, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington are leading the way. These leaders are using their long-standing authority under the Clean Air Act to implement strong clean vehicle programs that improve air quality and strengthen local economies.
Collectively, these 11 states represent over 100 million Americans and close to 30% of the U.S. auto market. That scale brings serious weight to the coalition’s goals.
Key Goals of the Coalition
The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition will focus on:
- Reducing cost barriers so more families can afford EVs.
- Expanding charging and fueling infrastructure in neighborhoods and along highways.
- Increasing clean vehicle availability across price points and categories.
- Protecting state authority to set strong emissions standards.
- Sharing best practices and data among participating states.
- Engaging automakers, labor, utilities, and communities.
- Driving American innovation in a rapidly growing global EV market.
- The coalition’s model is collaborative, forward-looking, and built for real-world results.
Market Momentum Is Already Strong
Clean car sales have surged — up 4x since 2020 — with over 100 models now available. Charging is easier than ever, and EV drivers save an average of $1,200 per year on fuel, plus around $10,000 over a vehicle’s lifespan.
A Track Record of Results
The U.S. Climate Alliance has already cut emissions 19% since 2005, all while growing the economy by 30%. This new coalition builds on that success and accelerates the road to net-zero by 2050.
Clean cars are no longer just the future — they’re the present, and they’re here to stay.
