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CR Testifies at House Committee Hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act

Testimony by Dr. Quinta Warren, Associate Director of Sustainability Policy at Consumer Reports, on “A Big Climate Deal: Lowering Costs, Creating Jobs, and Reducing Pollution…

September 30, 2022

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Consumer Reports to Testify at House Committee Hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Dr. Quinta Warren, Associate Director of Sustainability Policy at Consumer Reports, will testify on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at a hearing held…

September 28, 2022

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Across Racial Demographics, Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles is Considerable, but Systemic Barriers Persist

In a new report, a group of consumer, sustainability, science, and equity advocacy organizations —Consumer Reports, EVNoire, GreenLatinos, and the Union of Concerned Scientists-–  …

September 8, 2022

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New Report Says: Considerable Interest In Electric Vehicles Across Racial, Ethnic Demographics

In a new report, a group of consumer, sustainability, science, and equity advocacy organizations—Consumer Reports, EVNoire, GreenLatinos, and the Union of Concerned Scientists—identify policy recommendations…

September 8, 2022

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Consumer Reports praises expected passage of California rule to increase clean transportation options for consumers

SACRAMENTO –  The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today is expected to approve a strong new rule that will increase consumer options for clean vehicles.…

August 25, 2022

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Consumer Reports applauds Senate vote in favor of historic climate legislation

New CR survey finds consumers cite charging logistics and costs as top barriers to getting an electric vehicle; Senate bill would help lower some of…

August 7, 2022

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Battery Electric Vehicles Survey Report by Gender Differences

Consumer Reports fielded a nationally representative survey gauging consumer attitudes and awareness of electric-only vehicles and low carbon fuels. The survey of 8,027 American consumers…

August 5, 2022

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One Year After White House Executive Order on Clean Vehicles: Good Progress, But Much More Needs to be Done

WASHINGTON, D.C.– It was one year ago today that President Biden signed an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in…

August 5, 2022

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CR Submits Comments on CARB Advanced Clean Cars II 15-day Changes

On Thursday, July 28, 2022 Consumer Reports (CR) submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on proposed changes to the Advanced Clean Cars…

August 1, 2022

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Consumer Reports: Senate climate bill would accelerate transition to cleaner transportation that helps consumers save money

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the U.S. Senate have announced an agreement to move forward on a budget bill that includes $369 billion in climate…

July 28, 2022

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