transportation

Environmental Organizations Act to Protect California Waiver for Clean Cars

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Several of the nation’s leading environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club, represented by Sierra Club and Earthjustice, just moved to intervene to defend the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) waiver. 

Sierra Club Statement on Trump’s Day One Attack on Clean Transportation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of a series of executive orders seeking to "unleash American energy,” Donald Trump today indicated that he will roll back key federal vehicle emission standards for cars and trucks. The executive order reverses action by the Biden Administration to maintain U.S. leadership on clean cars and trucks, including revoking the goal that 50 percent of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2030 be zero-emission vehicles. 

Sierra Club Statement on Sean Duffy Confirmation Hearing for DOT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is holding a hearing to consider the nomination of Sean Duffy, former Fox co-host and Republican lawmaker from Wisconsin, reality TV participant, and climate change denier, to run the Department of Transportation.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional $635 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, as part of a massive $5 billion announced in Department of Transportation (DOT) grants for over 500 transportation projects across the country, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $635 million to build more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Sierra Club Applauds EPA Granting Commercial Harbor Craft Waiver

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the EPA granted a waiver for the Commercial Harbor Craft Standards, which requires harbor craft operators in California to switch to zero-emission boats, cleaning up pollution in the State’s ports. 

Sierra Club Statement: EPA Finalizes Transportation Waivers for State Authority

Washington, D.C. - Today, the EPA granted California a waiver to implement its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) program. The ACC II standards protect public health by gradually phasing out the sale of new gas cars and expanding consumer choice for zero-emission vehicles.

Sierra Club Statement: Trump Plans to Roll Back Progress on Electric Vehicles, Hamper U.S. Auto Industry

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reuters reported that Donald Trump intends to attack progress in the U.S. on clean vehicles, including efforts that have saved the American people billions this year alone. 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $735 Million for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Washington, D.C. - Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 70 grant recipients for its Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program to receive funding for over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles.

Incoming Trump Administration Already Gearing Up To Kill Clean Truck Jobs

Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly planning to cancel the United States Postal Service's contracts to electrify its delivery fleet. Building the new fleet is expected to create at least 1,000 new jobs in South Carolina, yield as much as $4.3 billion in savings, and avoid 13 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

Over 40 Groups Urge Governors to Stay Committed to Clean Truck Standards Amid Harmful Industry Lobbying to Delay Progress

Nationwide– Environmental, health, environmental justice, and faith groups sent a letter today to governors of states that have adopted critical pollution-slashing programs to address heavy-duty vehicle pollution. 

Sierra Club Statement on the Nomination of Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

Washington, DC – Today, Donald Trump announced that he is nominating Sean Duffy for U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary. Duffy is a former Congressman, Fox Business host, and former reality TV cast member.

Trump’s Attack on Popular Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Would Limit Americans’ Choice, Hamper U.S. Auto Industry

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reuters reported that Donald Trump intends to attack the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credit, which has benefited more than 300,000 EV drivers and saved consumers over $2 billion so far this year.