# Governors Demand Strong Car Standards that Defend Consumers, Climate

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/07/governors-demand-strong-car-standards-that-defend-consumers-climate/
- Published: 2019-07-10T02:53:19-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

**Statement by Michelle Robinson, Union of Concerned Scientists **

Governors from 23 states and Puerto Rico, representing a majority of the U.S. population,
[issued a statement in support of strong clean car standards](https://www.usclimatealliance.org/publications/cleancarsstatement).
Thereby opposing the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back emissions car standards
and efficiency rules. It’s a sign of momentum for today’s strong national car standards.
It’s also a valuable move in support of consumers and the climate. All according
to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

Below is a statement by Michelle Robinson, director of the Clean Vehicles Program
at UCS.

“As the Trump administration throws the auto industry into chaos with their plan
to dismantle successful [vehicle standards](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/03/vehicle-standards-are-energy-efficiency-at-its-best-and-too-valuable-to-roll-back/),
leaders at the state level are showing another way forward. Today’s national car
standards have saved drivers [$86 billion at the pump](https://www.ucsusa.org/clean-vehicles/fuel-economy-ticker)
since 2010—and clean vehicle rules are one of the most effective climate policies
on the books. Across the country, the call to preserve these standards is getting
stronger, as today’s statement by 24 governors demonstrates. 

“On President Trump’s watch, the federal government has not just abandoned the fight
against climate change, but aggressively moved us toward higher emissions. It’s 
more important than ever that states use every tool at their disposal to cut emissions
and move us to innovative, cleaner technologies. This statement shows real leadership
and a commitment to a cleaner, safer future.”

The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to 
solve our planet’s most pressing problems. Joining with people across the country.
Thereby combining technical analysis and effective advocacy. All therefore creating
innovative, practical solutions. Finally for a healthy, safe and sustainable future.
For more information, go to [www.ucsusa.org](https://www.ucsusa.org/). WASHINGTON(
July 9, 2019)—

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