Electric Vehicles Archives

Feb 18, 2025

Can They Do That? Unwind State Clean Cars and Trucks Standards

Not legally! But that doesn’t mean they won’t try – and CLF won’t make it an easy road.

a row of grey/silver electric cars parked against a curb charging. You can only see the front of the car up to half the front tire.

Oct 18, 2024

MassDEP Delays Rule to Curb Dirty Emissions from Trucks

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection delayed implementing a rule that will curb dirty tailpipe emissions from polluting trucks.

An exhaust pipe is shown spewing out black smoke

Apr 25, 2024

States Challenge New, Stricter Federal Tailpipe Pollution Rules

CLF and partners to intervene and defend rules.

a close up of a silver car's tailpipe. the car is driving on a road with other cars, blurred in the background. The tailpipe has grey fumes and smoke coming out of it, concealing most of the background.

Mar 13, 2024

The Power of Policy

CLF is creating climate policies that will dramatically cut carbon emissions, particularly in polluting sectors like transportation.

Dec 18, 2023

Maine Officials Signal Support for Clean Cars Standards but Not Clean Trucks

Maine’s Board of Environmental Protection’s straw poll indicates the members’ positions on both standards preceding a formal, final decision that will take place at the end of December.

Oct 24, 2023

Maine Officials Support Clean Cars Rules

“Harmful emissions from fossil fuel-powered cars and trucks are driving the climate crisis and polluting the air we breathe,” said CLF senior attorney Emily Green. “The clean car standards will save lives and clean up our air. But our leaders need to go beyond the rule they’re considering and go all electric by 2035. And rejecting the clean trucks standards would be absolutely the wrong move. Our future health, air, and climate depend on us taking bold action today.”

Electric vehicles are a critical part of our climate solutions.

Oct 24, 2023

Powering the Electric Car Revolution: Mineral Mining

As demand for electric vehicles rises, so does demand for the minerals that make up their batteries. We can ensure mining for them does not hurt people or the environment.

A row of cars alongside a curb plugged into curbside charging stations to recharge while parked. A red sedan is first in view, and then a black/grey SUV behind it.

Sep 24, 2023

Commentary: Maine Clean Trucks proposal carries major economic and environmental benefits

Thankfully, there’s a solution that slashes climate-damaging emissions, saves lives and protects the businesses that rely on these vehicles. The Advanced Clean Trucks rule will never rush a clean vehicle into a job that it’s not ready for. And it will never force a Maine business to purchase a particular vehicle. Instead, it sets a standard for manufacturers.

Aug 16, 2023

New Study: Going 100% with Clean Car Rule Would Deliver $21 Billion in Societal Benefits

Maine’s proposed rule to spur electric vehicle purchases should go farther

A row of gray electric cars being charged at charging stations.

Aug 08, 2023

Rhode Island Begins Clean Car Process

“Harmful emissions from gas-powered cars and trucks are driving the climate crisis and polluting the air in our communities,” said CLF attorney James Crowley. “Rhode Island has an opportunity to tackle the climate crisis while cleaning up the air in our neighborhoods. It’s time to ditch fossil fuels once and for all, and these new rules will help us get there.”