The U.S. Climate Alliance announced that the governors of Wisconsin and Hawaiʻi have joined the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition, bringing the number of participating governors to 13. The coalition, launched earlier this year, is focused on making cleaner vehicles more affordable and accessible while supporting U.S. automotive workers and defending state authority on clean air policy.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers emphasized the need to lower barriers for consumers.
“All Wisconsinites deserve to be able to drive the newest and cleanest cars on the market, especially those that save money and pollute less,” Evers said. “We need to make it easier, not harder, for consumers to upgrade to electric vehicles, and that’s exactly what we’re doing through this state-led partnership.”
Hawaii Governor Josh Green underscored the public health benefits of electrification.
“By investing in electrification, we can put more electric vehicles on the road and give our families more choices and lower costs, while safeguarding our communities from harmful pollution,” he said.
The coalition’s agenda includes reducing cost barriers to clean cars, expanding charging and fueling infrastructure, supporting existing state clean vehicle programs, and fostering collaboration across industries such as manufacturing, utilities, and labor. Members are also prioritizing efforts to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the global auto market and defend states’ authority to adopt transportation solutions tailored to local needs.
According to the Alliance, participating states already account for 71% of the nation’s registered clean cars and 68% of publicly available chargers. Transportation emissions in these states are also falling at a faster rate than the national average.
The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition builds on prior state-led efforts such as the Multi-state Zero-Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding. Governors plan to customize state-specific approaches while sharing best practices and scaling successful models across state lines.
