Transportation

Transportation

Alliance members are developing policy pathways and programs to decarbonize the transportation sector by reducing vehicle miles traveled and significantly increasing access to and the affordability of zero-emission vehicles, clean fuels, and multi-modal options. 

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Transportation

Below are tallies of the number of members that have adopted or are in the process of adopting statutory and executive policies and actions.

For the most up-to-date, in-depth breakdown of transportation climate actions across our membership, explore the Alliance Policy Database.

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Did You Know?

  • Transportation accounted for 29% of U.S. emissions in 2021.
  • Within the transportation sector, light-duty vehicles, such as a typical passenger car, account for more than half of emissions. Heavy-duty vehicles account for nearly a quarter of emissions.

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Member Spotlight

California Paves the Way for Cleaner Air Nationwide

California adopted its Advanced Clean Trucks rule in 2020, the Advanced Clean Cars II rule in 2022, and the Advanced Clean Fleets rule in 2023, moving to significantly cut motor vehicle emissions over the coming years. These moves chart a pathway for other states to adopt California’s ambitious standards, leading to cleaner air and fewer harmful emissions across the country and feasibly accelerating the transition to a zero-emission future.

Source: California Air Resources Board

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U.S. Climate Alliance Applauds U.S. EPA Action to Help States Curb Heavy-Duty Truck Pollution

March 2023

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U.S. Climate Alliance Applauds U.S. EPA Action to Help States Curb Heavy-Duty Truck Pollution

March 2023

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Report | 2022

U.S. Climate Alliance 2022 Annual Report | Full Speed Ahead: The Alliance's 24 states and territories are tackling climate change while achieving lower levels of harmful local air pollution, delivering more energy savings, employing more clean energy workers and preparing more effectively for climate impacts.
2022 Annual Report | Full Speed Ahead

States Delivering the Next Generation of Climate Action

Letter | 2022

The U.S. Climate Alliance submitted a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strongly support approval of California’s clean trucks rule and urge EPA to grant California's request for a waiver under the CAA.
U.S. Climate Alliance Requests EPA Approval of California’s Clean Trucks Waiver

The U.S. Climate Alliance submitted a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strongly support approval of California’s clean trucks rule.

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