FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bill Magavern Friday, January 8, 2021 916-214-0065 Statement of Coalition for Clean Air Policy Director Bill Magavern Governor Newsom today proposed a major infusion of funds in the state’s budget for clean transportation. This $1.5 billion will go to put the cleanest trucks, buses and cars on the road, especially in … Read more
The Clean Cars 4 All Program Has Replaced More than 2,000 San Joaquin Valley Cars with Plug-in Electric Vehicles The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) announced the successful replacement of 2,000 older, highly-polluting cars with used plug-in electric vehicles in disadvantaged communities in the San Joaquin Valley. The milestone is the direct result of the … Read more
While we need to see the details, we are very encouraged by Gov Newsom’s announcement of a $1.5 billion investment in clean transportation. Incentives for clean vehicles and infrastructure will give clean mobility to low-income Californians and reduce the toxic diesel exhaust that is choking our communities, especially low-income communities of color. -Bill Magavern, Policy … Read more
To Liane Randolph, Chair California Air Resources Board 1001 “I” Street Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Advanced Clean Fleets rulemaking Dear Chair Randolph and Members of the Board, We are 32 community, labor, environmental, health, equity, and science-based organizations working for racial, economic, social, and environmental justice in California. We are writing to express our support … Read more
Liane Randolph appointed to Chair CARB Today Governor Newsom appointed Liane Randolph as Chair of the California Air Resources Board. This appointment comes as millions of Californians breathe unhealthy air, and wildfires grow increasingly common and increasingly severe due to climate change. CARB has an international reputation as a leading air and climate regulator, and … Read more
Valley drivers share how their plug-in electric vehicles have changed their lives State Program Has Replaced More than 2,000 San Joaquin Valley Cars with Plug-in Electric Vehicles Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) announced today the successful replacement of 2,000 older, highly-polluting cars with used plug-in electric vehicles in disadvantaged communities in the San Joaquin Valley. … Read more
Note: This op-ed first appeared in the LA Times. Southern California has another important election this year. This one is an under-the-radar race for a rare open seat on the regional air quality board, which will determine how urgently Southern California will tackle air pollution in the smoggiest air basin in the country. By the … Read more
Exciting news on the electric car front: California has launched the Clean Fuels Reward electric vehicle (EV) incentive program. This new program will instantly reduce the price of a new qualifying battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle by $1,500. When combined with other federal and state incentives, Californians can qualify for up to $13,500 in EV … Read more