2023 Press Releases related to Transportation, Air Pollution, and Climate Change

October 2023

• October 27, 2023: EPA Launches Prize Challenge to Showcase Electric Transportation in Action.
• October 18, 2023: EPA Determines that Lead Emissions from Aircraft Engines Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution .

September 2023

• September 28, 2023: Biden-Harris Administration Makes $500 Million Available to Fund School Buses that Reduce Pollution, Save Money, and Protect Health.

August 2023

• August 2, 2023: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $115 Million in Grants to Cut Harmful Diesel Engine Emissions.

June 2023

• June 21, 2023: EPA Finalizes New Renewable Fuel Standards to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Support U.S. Rural Economy, and Expand Production of Low-Carbon Fuels.

May 2023

• May 5, 2023: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4 Billion Through the Investing in America Agenda for Clean Port Upgrades and Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Improve Air Quality and Protect Public Health.

April 2023

• April 24, 2023: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $400 Million Grant Program to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Emissions and Protect Children’s Health.
• April 12, 2023: Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Strongest-Ever Pollution Standards for Cars and Trucks to Accelerate Transition to a Clean-Transportation Future.

March 2023

• March 31, 2023: EPA Grants Waivers for California’s On-highway Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Standards.

February 2023

• February 8, 2023: EPA Administrator Regan Marks Delivery of Kansas’ First Electric School Buses, Announces Electric Utility Pledge to Support Successful Deployment of Electric School Buses Nationwide.