Dear John,

Nothing pollutes Washington’s air more than motor vehicles. A whopping 45 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions – and 22 percent of total air pollution – comes from tailpipes. Busy roads and transit hubs expose over four million people in our state to diesel fumes, and Black people, Indigenous people, People of Color and low-income people are disproportionately burdened by polluted air. This needs to change.

Submit a comment today to move toward a cleaner and more just transportation system.

The Washington Department of Ecology is considering three major new regulations as part of the Clean Vehicles Program:

1. Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) will require that automakers ramp up sales of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) starting in 2026 – and reach 100 percent by 2035.
This will not force anyone to give up their current vehicle or affect used car sales. It will make ZEVs more affordable and available and ensure a clear pathway to cleaner vehicles. 

2. Heavy Duty Omnibus (HDO) Low Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) rule will require manufacturers to reduce harmful exhaust from new fossil fuel trucks. 
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) cause many health problems, including asthma and chronic lung disease.  These stricter air pollution standards will cut truck NOx emissions by approximately 75 percent by 2025 and 90 percent by 2027. 

3. The Fleet Reporting Requirement will allow Washington to collect essential information on truck fleet operations.
This information will guide investments in truck electrification aimed at reducing air pollution where people live and preventing exploitative labor practices in the trucking industry.

We know that polluting industries don’t want these new regulations. That’s why the department needs to hear from you. Submit your comment today and urge Ecology to: pass a strong Clean Vehicles Program rule for public health and climate action!

Thank you for all you do,

Rebecca Ponzio (she/her)
Climate & Fossil Fuel Program Director