News Archive
Reader Response: America’s over-reliance on oil hobbles our foreign policy
Orange County Register, May 19, 2012
Settlement may bring EV infrastructure to California
Los Angeles Times, April 30, 2012
California Clean Cars Campaign Updated Supporters List
California Clean Cars Campaign, April 23, 2012
California Clean Cars Campaign April eNews
California Clean Cars Campaign, April 20, 2012
Rising Fuel Economy Standards Give New Car Buyers More Choices
Los Angeles Times, April 19, 2012
California Leads Green Tech Funding
San Francisco Chronicle, April 19, 2012
Electric Vehicles Reduce Pollution
Los Angeles Times, April 16, 2012
Governor Brown Announces $120 Million Settlement to Fund Electric Vehicle
Charging; Issues Executive Order
Governor Jerry Brown, March 23, 2012
Business and Environmental Leaders Support Governor Brown’s Actions on
Electric Vehicles
Governor Jerry Brown, March 23, 2012
NRG settlement to fund California car charging network
San Francisco Chronicle, March 23, 2012
Editorial: California Rules
The New York Times, February 14, 2012
Clean Cars Will Come to California in Droves
Forbes, January 31, 2012
California passes landmark rules to curb auto emissions
San Jose Mercury News, January 28, 2012
Historic Clean Cars rule adopted: Top Business, Consumer, Health, Environmental,
Community Leaders Salute New, Strong Clean Cars Standards
California Clean Cars Campaign, January 27, 2012
Op-Ed: Other states still look to California to lead the way
Los Angeles Daily News, January 26, 2012
Op-Ed: We can all do our part to drive to zero
Fresno Bee, January 26, 2012
Los Angeles Times Ad Runs Tomorrow: We All Want Clean Cars
California Clean Cars Campaign, January 25, 2012
Californians Unite to Call for Strong Clean Car Standards
California Clean Cars Campaign, January 25, 2012
Op-Ed: California Must Continue Leading the Country on Clean Cars –
Dr. Alan
Lloyd, Dr. Bob Sawyer, Jan Sharpless
Fox & Hounds, January 25, 2012
National business coalition advertisement in the Los Angeles Times
salutes California’s clean cars policies
Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP), January 25, 2012
Leading US, CA Businesses Endorse California’s Clean Cars Leadership:
Ad campaign backs new standards that will spark economic growth, create jobs
Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP), January 25, 2012
New data demonstrates air quality and health benefits of zero emission vehicles
American Lung Association in California, January 24, 2012
Editorial: California's clean-car agenda
San Francisco Chronicle, January 24, 2012
California pushes to get clean cars on the road
KQED Quest, January 23, 2012
Opinion: As California drives, so drives the nation
San Francisco Chronicle, January 23, 2012
Opinion: Clean vehicles move California forward
San Jose Mercury News, January 19, 2012
Clean Cars Campaign updated supporters list
California Clean Cars Campaign, January 24, 2012
Automakers plan to hire thousands of workers this year
Los Angeles Times, January 12, 2012
2012 Detroit auto show: The rise of the mainstream plug-in hybrid
Consumer Reports–Consumer News, January 11, 2012
Palo Alto lab to be Ford foothold in tech fast lane
San Francisco Chronicle, January 7, 2012
Tesla accelerates hiring even as manufacturing slumps
Mercury News, January 6, 2012
The electric car in 2011: like a baby taking its first steps.
Mercury News, December 24, 2011
Diverse voices call for support of California’s proposed Clean Cars Standards
Bay Area Business Leader Says Clean Car Standards Boost CA’s Economy
Strong Clean Car Standards Serve Those Most Vulnerable and Less Fortunate
Clean Car Standards Will Protect Consumers, Says Consumer Leader
New CA Clean Car Standards Good for Public Health, Says Physician
How Will New Clean Car Standards Affect Minorities, the Poor and Children?
Small Business Should Get Behind Innovative Clean Cars Standards
California Clean Cars Campaign, December 7, 2011
California Air Resources Board releases Advanced Clean Cars rulemaking proposal
California Air Resources Board, December 7, 2011
Investment in state’s green car industry increases
San Francisco Chronicle, December 7, 2011
F. Noel Perry: Electric cars have a promising future in California
Mercury News, December 7, 2011
Viewpoints: Give consumers the choice of clean car future
The Sacramento Bee, November 25, 2011
For Detroit, size matters: Will automakers latch on to loopholes and
undercut new emissions rules?
Los Angeles Times, November 23, 2011
Jane Warner and Wendy Greuel: Clean cars — it’s a California thing
Los Angeles Daily News, November 22, 2011
Small Biz Sees Big Opportunity in Energy Efficiency
Allbusiness.com, November 19, 2011
Clean Cars Campaign awards “Best of Show” & “Worst of Show” at the 2011 LA Auto Show
California Clean Cars Campaign, November 18, 2011
California Announces Groundbreaking Advanced Clean Car Rules
California Air Resources Board, November 16, 2011
We Can't Wait: Obama Administration Proposes Historic Fuel Economy Standards to Reduce Dependence on Oil, Save Consumers Money at the Pump
The White House, November 16, 2011
Consumer Reports survey: 81 percent of Californians polled support state
clean cars regulations
Consumers Union, November 15, 2011
Gasoline prices remain at record highs for this time of year
Los Angeles Times, November 15, 2011
Bruce Klafter and Pasquale Romero: Silicon Valley companies support
stricter clean-air rules for cars
Mercury News, November 15, 2011
Consumer Reports Poll: Large Majority of Consumers Support Stronger Fuel
Economy Standards to Save Money, Lower Fuel Costs
The Sacramento Bee-PR Newswire, November 14, 2011
Electric carmaker CODA opens global HQ in LA
Associated Press, November 10, 2011
New Federal Fuel Rules Expected Soon, California Poised to Benefit
KQED, November 9, 2011
30% Cut in U.S. Oil Imports Would Avert Future Catastrophe, Study Warns
National Defense Magazine, November 2, 2011
Volt adds luster to Chevy brand
Advertising Age, October 30, 2001
Electric-vehicle maker BYD opens U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times, October 24, 2011
Valley study links ER visits with bad air days
Bakersfield Californian, October 19, 2011
Automakers aim to meet mileage standards without big sacrifices
New York Times, October 14, 2011
GM announces Spark EV; automakers coordinate on fast charging
Los Angeles Times, October 12, 2011
New data: federal clean cars standards will save Californians $4.9 billion over 14 years
Union of Concerned Scientists and Natural Resources Defense Council, October 5, 2011
Tesla customers get a peek at Model S at Freemont factory
Mercury News, October 3, 2011
Start-Up in California Plans to Capture Lithium, and Market Share
New York Times, September 28, 2011
Report Says Vehicle Fuel Should Be the Priority, Not Electricity
New York Times, September 27, 2011
Fresno Doctor calls for tough vehicle clean air standards
Fresno Bee, September 26, 2011
Poll Finds Support Among Small Businesses for Tougher Fuel Economy Standards
New York Times, September 21, 2001
Advanced Clean Vehicles Workshop Sept. 27: Working to Ensure Sustainability
Calstart, September 17, 2011
California Clean Cars Campaign supporters list updated
California Clean Cars Campaign, September 15, 2011
Benicia facility to finish assembly of Coda’s new electric vehicles
Times-Herald, September 13, 2011
2012 electric Coda sedan: Not showy but packed with substance
Los Angeles Times, September 8, 2011
Businesses invited to host electric-vehicle charging stations
San Diego Union-Tribune, September 7, 2011
A consumer guide to electric vehicles
Los Angeles Times, August 28, 2011
Nation’s weather extremes may be the new norm
Los Angeles Times, August 23, 2011
Cleaning the air would make asthma forgettable
San Francisco Chronicle, August 22, 2001
Consumer Reports presents its support for the California Clean Cars Campaign
Consumer Reports, August 17, 2011
California played key role in national fuel rules
Capitol Weekly, August 16, 2011
U.S. DOE awards more than $175 million for advanced vehicle R&D:
U.S. Department of Energy news release
Campaign Advisory Committee member Applied Materials wins $5 million
U.S. DOE; Applied Materials, August 10, 2011
Clean-vehicle jobs expected to grow, study says
Detroit Free Press, August 9, 2011
Auto supplier BorgWarner’s fuel-efficient products align with U.S. CAFE standards
Detroit Free Press, August 4, 2011
Editorial: Automakers’ response to fuel standard a milestone
San Francisco Chronicle, August 1, 2011
Editorial: California deserves credit for fuel economy triumph
The Sacramento Bee, July 31, 2011
Editorial: Thank California for new U.S. fuel standards
Mercury News, July 30, 2011
Editorial: New vehicle fuel-efficiency standards make sense
Los Angeles Times, July 30, 2011
California governor applauds White House for following California’s lead on clean cars standard
Governor Jerry Brown, July 29, 2011
Statement: President Obama announces new national vehicle GHG pollution and fuel economy standards
Video: President Obama announces new national vehicle GHG pollution and fuel economy standards
The White House, July 29, 2011
PPIC poll: Californians see cars as biggest air polluters; 81% support
requiring all automakers to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new
vehicles; 84% favor requiring automakers to improve fuel efficiency
significantly
Public Policy Institute of California, July 28, 2011
California clean transportation consortium says proposed passenger car
standards will drive innovation and investment in United States
Calstart, July 27, 2011
California must lead on emissions, say former EPA Admin. William K. Reilly
and U.S. Sen. George Mitchell
Politico, July 25, 2011
Consumer groups launch radio ads in defense of national vehicle standards
Consumer Federation of America and Consumers Union, July 25, 2011
Ceres ads say stronger standards will fuel investment, new jobs
Ceres, coalition of leading institutional investors, July 22, 2011
Calif. Air Resources Board approves $15 million in consumer incentives for
clean cars
Calif. Air Resources Board release, July 21, 2011
UAW joins coalition of unions endorsing tougher national vehicle standards
Blue-Green Alliance letter, July 18, 2011
California Public Utility Commission decision supports electric vehicles
CPUC, July 14, 2011
California Public Utility Commission charges forward on electric vehicles
NRDC Blog, July 14, 2011
California leads the nation in “green” jobs, study says
Los Angeles Times, July 13, 2011
Renault-Nissan sees green in Silicon Valley
Edmunds Auto Observer, July 13, 2011
Editorial: Miles to go on fuel efficiency
The Lompoc Record, July 8, 2011
Toyota, Ford hybrid vehicles rank highest
Los Angeles Times, July 5, 2011
Hybrid technology enters the mainstream of auto production
Detroit Free Press, July 3, 2011
Urgent Care: Medical Support for Clean Air
Southern California Physician, June 2011
On fuel efficiency, environmental groups may urge California to go it alone
The New York Times, June 29, 2011
Editorial: Now is time for California to lead the way on reducing emissions
The Modesto Bee, June 28, 2011
Editorial: State should lead on new clean car standards
The Fresno Bee, June 27, 2011
Editorial: State can lead fight for fuel economy
The Sacramento Bee, June 26, 2011
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Showcase scheduled June 23 at ARB Board meeting
California Air Resources Board, June 21, 2011
State and Federal Action Can Help Ease Californians’ Pain at the Pump
California Progress Report, June 10, 2011
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Supports Tighter Pollution Controls on Passenger Vehicles
California Clean Cars Campaign, June 9, 2011
Ford Cancels Minivan, Plans for Hybrids and Plug-Ins
New York Times, June 9, 2011
More Than 100 Economists Endorse Stronger National Fuel Efficiency and Auto Pollution Standards
Union of Concerned Scientists, June 7, 2011
Study:
Clean Cars policies will drive consumer savings, spark job creation, and spur
economic growth in California
Next 10, May 25, 2011
Report
Predicts 236,000 California jobs from tougher fuel standards
The Sacramento Bee, May 25, 2011
California Air
Resources Board weighs in on new federal fuel economy and emissions labels for
new cars that will help inform consumers on the dealer lot
California Air Resources Board, May 25, 2011
Viewpoints
- Mark Cooper, Ken McEldowney: As gas costs rise, clean cars will help
consumers cope
The Sacramento Bee, May 15, 2011
UCLA
study predicts Los Angeles will be a top market for electric vehicles; EVs will
represent almost 12% of new vehicle sales in the city by 2020
UCLA, May 13, 2011
California’s
updated Clean Cars Standards could save the state $7.2 billion or more in
avoided health and societal costs
American Lung Association in
California, May 11, 2011
The
U.S. Court of Appeals rejected the National Automobile Dealers Association
(NADA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s attempt to overturn California’s authority
to implement its clean cars standard
U.S. Court of Appeals, April 29, 2011
California
cities dominate the lists of the ten most polluted cities in America for ozone
(smog) and short and long-term particulate pollution
Association 2011 State of the Air Report, April 27, 2011
Focus ECOnetic: Ford’s 80-MPG Car?
Wall Street Journal, April 7, 2011
Total
economic activity associated with emission control technology on new cars and
trucks in the U.S. in 2010 was approximately $12 billion
Manufacturers of Emission Controls
Association (MECA), March 11, 2011
Obama Administration Defends Clean Air Act
Riverside Press-Enterprise, March 3, 2011
The
benefits of reducing fine particle and ground level ozone pollution will reach
approximately $2 trillion in 2020 while saving 230,000 people from early death
in that year alone
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, March 1, 2011
Opinion: Now is the Time to Invest in Ending California’s
Oil Addiction
San Jose Mercury News, February 16, 2011
CARB Chairman Accuses Auto Group of Lying to Congress
Bakersfield Examiner, February 9, 2011
California
Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols charges the Alliance of Automobile
Manufacturers with misrepresenting the cooperative spirit with which state and
federal regulators and automakers have worked on forthcoming clean cars rules
California Air Resources Board, February
7, 2011
GM Ventures to Invest $7M in CA Research Company
The Detroit News, January 26, 2011
Federal Agencies to Align with CA on New Clean Car Standards
Los Angeles Times, January 24, 2011
Detroit 3 to Come Out Ahead in Meeting Fuel Standards
Detroit Free Press, January 24, 2011
California Air
Resources Board, U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of Transportation align timeframe
for proposing standards for next generation of Clean Cars
California Air Resources Board, January 24, 2011
Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America: Fuel efficient
vehicles are the way to go
The Hill, January 20, 2011
Ex-Shell President Sees $5 Gas in 2012
CNNMoney, December 27, 2010
California Aims to Become Nation’s Electric-car Mecca
USA Today, December 14, 2010
U.S. Starts to Show Less Appetite for Gasoline
Associated Press, December 21, 2010
Santa Monica City Council Member Op-Ed: Clean Car Industry
Vitally Important
Santa Monica Mirror, December 20, 2010
Amping Up the Drive to Reduce Gas Consumption and GHG
Emissions in Cars and Trucks
Huffington Post, November 26, 2010
Nissan Leaf: 99 Miles Per Gallon
CNNMoney, November 24, 2010
El Monte City Council Member Letter: Cars and Clean Air
Pasadena Star-News, November 23, 2010
Electric Cars Are Charging into the Marketplace
Los Angeles Times, November 19, 2010
At LA Auto Show, CA Emerges as Epicenter of Electric Car Revolution
The Daily Green, November 19, 2010
Mayor Villaragosa Promises to Make LA Homes Electric Car-ready in Under 7 Days
Los Angeles Times, November 18, 2010
CA GM-Toyota Plant Revived for Tesla
The Detroit Free Press, October 7, 2010
Buyers Find Electric Car Brings Perks
The New York Times, October 7, 2010
60 MPG by 2025?
CBS Business Network, October 4, 2010
Letter
from California Air Resources Board to U.S. EPA and U.S. DOT, congratulating
them on the intent to conduct joint rulemaking to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions for passenger cars model-years 2017-2025
California Air Resources Board, October 1, 2010
The U.S. EPA and U.S. DOT’s National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration issue a joint Notice of Intent to develop vehicle
carbon pollution and fuel economy rules for passenger vehicles
U.S. EPA and U.S. DOT, October 1, 2010
President
Obama directs U.S. EPA, U.S. DOT and California
Air Resources Board to develop national fuel economy and carbon pollution
standards for cars for model year 2017 and beyond
White House, California Air Resources Board, May 21, 2010
Op-Ed: Future cars, now
Los Angeles Times, April 2, 2010
How Fran Pavley changed the American auto industry
Greenspace blog, Los Angeles Times, April 1, 2010