Clean Car Campaign Update - March 2003

Clean Car Pledger Survey Results Ð Clean Cars and You
Late laste year, nearly 7,000 Clean Car Campaign pledgers took a survey about their car purchasing habits, car care, and whether their views towards green vehicles had changed since taking the pledge. The survey response was terrific! We have learned that you are a remarkable group that is highly committed to addressing auto pollution through your vehicle buying habits, driving behavior, and communications with friends and decision-makers. It was also apparent that the Clean Car Pledge has made an impact on your actions.

For a summary of clean car pledge results, visit the Clean Car Campaign on the web: http://www.cleancarcampaign.org/survey.shtml

We are Listening To You - Clean Car Consumer Tips
Survey Participants also asked for better access to information about green cars, both on the web and on vehicle labels. For useful web resources on clean cars, visit the Clean Car Campaign's Resources page online: http://www.cleancarcampaign.org/resources.shtml

Alert Update: Making Gas Guzzling SUVs More Fuel Efficient
The Bush Administration's Department of Transportation (DOT) wants to increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, including SUVs, pick-ups, and minivans, by a mere 1.5 miles per gallon (mpg) for model years 2005-2007. Since early February, over 30,000 Clean Car Campaign and Environmental Defense e-mail activists have contacted the DOT commenting that this proposal does not go far to increase fuel economy of light trucks, reduce oil dependence and cut global warming pollution. Thanks for taking action.

Heads Up! In early April, the DOT is expected to react to your comments and will announce their final proposed fuel economy increase. Stay tuned for an update from the Clean Car Campaign on this upcoming announcement.

Spread the word about the Clean Car Campaign:
Over 100,000 people have taken the Clean Car Pledge showing auto companies that consumers want cleaner car options. More help is needed. Tell a friend!

The Clean Car Campaign is a unique coalition of national, state and regional organizations, including the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Ecology Center, Environmental Defense, Great Lakes United, Michigan Environmental Council and Union of Concerned Scientists.

Visit the Clean Car Campaign on the web: http://www.cleancarcampaign.org

The Clean Car Campaign is a project of the Ecology Center, a nonprofit organization.

email: info@cleancarcampaign.org