December 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved California’s implementation of the Advanced Clean Cars II policy, which will support the development of the clean light-duty vehicle market in the 12 states that have adopted it.

“U.S. businesses are seeking market predictability – both those planning to build clean vehicles and those looking to purchase them to reduce costs across their fleets and supply chains,” said Michael Kodransky, senior director for transportation, Ceres. “Advanced Clean Cars II will provide them with clear guidance to help ensure availability and access to the vehicles they need. That is why businesses have supported adoption of the policy in the states that have begun to implement it.”

Companies have been strong advocates for policies that aim to increase clean vehicle access and choice, driven by their interest in modernizing their fleets to reduce fuel and maintenance costs. Dozens of major businesses and investors have supported the ACCII policy in states across the country and called for the EPA to grant a waiver for its implementation under the federal Clean Air Act. Additionally, the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance, a coalition of major companies looking to access greater varieties of clean vehicles, has supported its adoption.

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Media Contact: Helen Booth-Tobin, Communications Director, Policy, booth-tobin@ceres.org