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Welcome to the California Clean Cars Campaign eNews,
your source for the latest information on the campaign, related events and activities, and opportunities for further involvement.
The California Clean Cars Campaign comprises diverse constituencies that support strong standards for California's groundbreaking Clean Cars Program.
We are working to bring the next generation of advanced, clean cars into the driveways of California families. Thank you for your interest and support. |
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 In the News
CBS News: "Survey: Young Drivers Prefer Electric Cars" - January 19, 2012
Reuters: "Electric Vehicle Battery Costs Coming Down: Chu" - January 11, 2012
San Francisco Chronicle: "Palo Alto Lab to be Ford Foothold in Tech Fast Lane" - January 7, 2012
The Sacramento Bee: "Tesla Accelerates Hiring Even as Manufacturing Slumps" - January 6, 2012
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 California Air Resources Board to Vote on Clean Cars Rulemaking Package This Week
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of its proposed, Advanced Clean Cars package of regulations on January 26-27 in Los Angeles. The package contains four separate, but related components that would require: reductions in greenhouse gas and smog-forming emissions, more zero-emission vehicles, and fueling infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles .
In addition, the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOT are hosting a public hearing January 24 in San Francisco on the proposed federal rule to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel economy to 54.5 mpg by 2025.
Several opinion-editorials authored by Campaign Supporters have been published in media outlets statewide including:
- San Jose Mercury News: "Opinion: Clean Vehicles Move California Forward" - January 19, by ECOtality* and Nanosys.
- San Francisco Chronicle: "As California Drives, So Drives the Nation" - January 23, by William K. Reilly, former U.S. EPA Administrator and adviser to TPG Capital.
Get involved!
This CARB hearing is a major milestone in the California Clean Cars Campaign's efforts. There are several ways to support CARB in adopting strong clean cars standards. For example:
- Public testimony: CARB invites open public comment at the January 26-27 hearing in Los Angeles. If you are unable to attend the CARB hearing in LA, perhaps you could participate in the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOT hearing January 24 in San Francisco.
- Submit a comment letter: Comments can be submitted to CARB online. Comments are due by noon, January 25. Let us know if you need talking points.
- Notify your networks: If you have list-serves, newsletters, or do email alerts, we invite you to engage your networks and members to get involved.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities or have questions, please let us know at info@calcleancars.org.
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 Supporter and Clean Cars Highlights
Several new business, health, and labor organizations have endorsed the Campaign since last month, including the San Mateo County Medical Association, Latino Diabetes Association, California Center for Sustainable Energy, Health Care Without Harm, and Assembly Member Jim Beall, Jr. Welcome! View the latest Supporters List here. We would like to recognize our Campaign endorsers that have been active in supporting clean cars and clean air. *Campaign endorser |
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Sincerely,
The California Clean Cars Campaign Team |
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