Massachusetts Residents: Take Action for Clean Cars!
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently filed the regulations needed to adopt the...

Rhode Island has led the nation in the electric sector, with the first offshore wind farm in the country off of Block Island and the groundbreaking law to reach 100% renewable electricity by 2033. Unfortunately, concerning the transportation sector, the state is lagging behind several states. This year, we are advocating for Rhode Island to adopt a key set of regulations coming out of California: the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) standards.
ACCII is a set of standards that regulate what automakers are allowed to sell in states that have adopted them. Essentially, ACCII directs manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of electric vehicles until 100% of new car sales are electric by 2035. Here is the schedule automakers will have to follow:
In addition, ACCII calls for a steady decrease in emissions from the new gas-powered cars manufacturers sell during this transition period. For more on the background of ACCII and how it works, read this blog.
By adopting ACCII, Rhode Island will:
Technically, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) can and is planning to adopt ACCII regulations in 2023. However, climate advocates need to keep up the pressure to ensure follow-through. That’s why we are so grateful to State Senator Alana DiMario and Representative Terri Cortvriend for planning to file legislation that would direct DEM to adopt these standards (and similar ones on clean up heavy-duty trucks) ASAP! There will be plenty of opportunities in the new year to advocate for this legislation, but for now, we encourage you to check out this recording from a recent webinar on the topic.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently filed the regulations needed to adopt the...
Important legislation is being heard TODAY in Rhode Island that would direct the Ocean State to adopt advanced...
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