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As California Gov. Preps Budget, Consumer Reports Finds Golden State Consumers Support Clean Transportation Programs

CR urges state legislators to make smart investments in clean vehicle initiatives that can save car buyers thousands of dollars   CR survey of California…

May 13, 2021

EnergyCars

CR letter to California Legislature in support of clean transportation programs

As the California Governor prepares to present a revised budget proposal to the state Legislature on May 14, Consumer Reports is urging lawmakers to support…

May 13, 2021

EnergyCars
Press Release

Consumer Reports praises California Air Resource Board’s staff proposal on air emissions

CR calls for CARB to set strong standards to reduce global warming pollution SAN FRANCISCO — Consumer Reports praised the overall direction of the California Air…

May 6, 2021

Cars
Press Release

Consumer Reports: EPA proposal to reinstate emissions waiver is important step on the way to empowering states to protect their residents again

Consumers poised to benefit from easier access to vehicles that save money and cut pollution Relevant materials > EV Fact Sheet > GHG Emissions Standards…

April 26, 2021

EnergyCars
Press Release

Consumer Reports: NHTSA proposal to withdraw rule preempting states from setting emissions standards is important step for consumers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today proposed to withdraw claims of preemption over state emission standards…

April 22, 2021

EnergyCars
Press Release

Consumer Reports: White House pledge to slash emissions holds promise for saving consumers money, improving public health, reducing climate pollution

CR’s recent analysis shows consumers would save $1.6 trillion from clean car standards critical to delivering on this WH pledge    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The…

April 22, 2021

EnergyCars
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Almost 3 in 4 drivers in Nevada are interested in getting an electric vehicle, finds new Consumer Reports survey

Adopting Advanced Clean Cars Standards in Nevada would make it easier for consumers to find an electric vehicle to buy         Materials…

April 15, 2021

CarsEnergy

Consumer Reports: Public comments in support of Advanced Clean Car Standards submitted to Nevada Department of Environmental Protection

Consumer Reports submitted public comments to Nevada’s Department of Environmental Protection in support of the state’s adoption of Advanced Clean Cars Standards.  The state is…

April 15, 2021

CarsEnergy

Fact Sheet: Minnesotan attitudes towards electric vehicles

Consumer Reports fielded a nationally-representative survey of Americans to understand attitudes toward fuel economy among Americans who intend to purchase a vehicle in the next…

April 8, 2021

CarsEnergy

Fact Sheet: Nevadan attitudes towards electric vehicles

Consumer Reports fielded a nationally-representative survey of Americans to understand attitudes toward fuel economy among Americans who intend to purchase a vehicle in the next…

April 5, 2021

CarsEnergy
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