California and 4 Automakers Agree to Defeat Trump’s Rollback of Fuel Economy...
Washington D.C. — The agreement between California and the four automakers (BMW, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen), is a major win for consumers, automotive workers, the environment and the automakers...
View ArticleTrump’s Revocation of California’s Authority to Set Emissions Standards is an...
Washington, D.C. – “Revoking the right of states to adopt a more stringent emissions standard guaranteed under the Clean Air Act since 1975, completely disregards the will of over 118 million Americans...
View ArticleMinnesota and New Mexico’s Plan To Join 14 Other States In Adopting Stronger...
Washington D.C. — New Mexico and Minnesota have taken the first steps to joining California and 13 other states in adopting low and zero-emission vehicle standards. By joining these stricter standards,...
View Article10 Tips to Save Energy Dollars
Make the switch to LEDs LED light bulbs are a great example of how innovation and technology can make your life easier. They last up to 25 times longer and consume up to 90 percent less electricity...
View ArticleGM, Fiat Chrysler and Toyota’s Decision to Side with Trump on Gutting the...
Washington D.C. — Today, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is calling out the 15 automakers[1] who have joined with the Trump Administration in its effort to dismantle the Clean Air Act (CAA)...
View ArticleCFA Urges State Governors to Boycott Automakers Who Are Supporting Trump’s...
Three national consumer groups, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Action and Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety are urging governors of 23 states that are members of the U.S. Climate...
View ArticleTrump’s Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards Will Cost Consumers Billions
“With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting every aspect of our lives, Trump’s rollback of existing and achievable fuel efficiency standards couldn’t come at a worse time. This tone-deaf, irresponsible...
View ArticleCFA Supports Arizona Electric Transportation Plan
CFA joins in urging Arizona Governor Ducey to lead in supporting a robust electric transportation future for Arizona. Letter cites benefits to Arizona’s economic recovery while also improving air...
View ArticleCalifornia Has Once Again Taken the Driver’s Seat to Advance Pocketbook...
Washington D.C. — CFA enthusiastically supports California taking the leading national role in advancing Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), as we have for the past decade beginning with California’s Low...
View ArticleCFA Member Briefing on Energy Efficiency Standards
In case you missed them, here are CFA’s Energy Efficiency Tips and Social Media Toolkit We had a great briefing today, to view the Panel Experts PowerPoint Slides click below. Steve Nadel – PowerPoint...
View ArticleCFA Joins Others in Supporting Minnesota Adopting a Clean Cars Program
CFA joins broad coalition letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and Commissioner Laura Bishop Minnesotan Pollution Control Agency in support of Minnesota adopting a Clean...
View ArticleGM’s “Aspiration” to Sell Only Electric Vehicles By 2035 is a Big Change, but...
Washington D.C. — General Motors’ plan to be carbon neutral by 2040 and the ‘aspiration’ to only sell electric vehicles by 2035 announced yesterday was welcome news. But given that GM was one of the...
View ArticleCFA Details Economic Benefits of Transforming the Energy System to New DOE...
CFA wrote to DOE Secretary Granholm, extolling the economic benefits of transforming the US energy system. Extensive research by CFA in support of our comments in several appliance efficiency and fuel...
View ArticleCFA joins advocates in letter to objecting to NHTSA’s interim final rule...
CFA joined in comments to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing the agency’s interim final rule issued on Jan. 14, 2021. The rule delays to model year (MY) 2022...
View ArticleVirginia Becomes a Money Saving ‘Clean Cars’ State
Washington D.C. — Last week, Governor Northam made the economically sensible and energy efficient decision to sign HB 1965, legislation establishing a low-emission vehicle (LEV) and zero-emissions...
View ArticleCFA to California Energy Commission: The Keys To Consumer-Friendly,...
Washington, D.C. — In a presentation on Consumers and Decarbonization at the California Energy Commission’s workshop,[1] Dr. Mark Cooper, Director of Research at the Consumer Federation of America...
View ArticleCFA Urges Energy Policy Leaders to Focus Decarbonization Efforts on Focus on...
At a California Energy Commission’s workshop on Consumers and Decarbonization, CFA explained why consumers benefit from and support the decarbonization of the economy, especially in the electricity...
View ArticleBiden Administration’s Proposed Vehicle Standards and EV Commitments Help Put...
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Biden announced plans to override the previous administration’s rollback of clean car standards. While this proposal improves on the Trump Administration’s gutting...
View ArticleCFA Applauds EPA’s Proposed MY2023-2026 Fuel Economy Standards Revision
In a statement delivered to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CFA Senior Fellow Mark Cooper applauded the agency’s work on reversing the previous Administration’s roll-back of fuel economy...
View ArticleCFA Offers Comments to EPA Supporting the Proposed “Revised 2023 and Later...
In comments to the Environmental Protection Agency, CFA has outlined the evidence for generally supporting the agency’s proposed revision to 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas...
View ArticleCFA Offers Comments to NHTSA Supporting the Agencies Proposed 2024-2026...
The Consumer Federation of America CFA submitted comments in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) on its proposed corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for...
View ArticleDOT’s Proposed Fuel Economy Standards Not Quite ‘up to Speed’
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Consumer Federation of America (CFA) submitted comments in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) proposed corporate average fuel economy...
View ArticleJack Gillis to Retire After 38 Years at CFA – Most Recently as Executive...
Washington D.C. — After 38 years with the Consumer Federation of America, long-time consumer and auto safety advocate, Jack Gillis, will be retiring as CFA’s Executive Director in January 2022. Gillis...
View ArticleEPA’S Final Clean Car Rule Will Save Consumers at The Pump
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized clean car standards for light-duty vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2026. The finalized rule will improve fuel economy,...
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July 4th Travelers Will Save Money Thanks To Fuel Efficiency Standards
Washington, D.C. – Today’s fuel efficiency standards are saving a record breaking 41 million[i] Americans money at the pump this Independence Day as they hit the roads for the holiday. Consumer...
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