?our research shows a $1,400 to $1,900 car price increase. but over the life of the vehicles, the owners save $6,000 in reduced fuel and maintenance costs," board spokesman david clegern said.
one of the nation's foremost consumer groups, the consumers' union, the policy and advocacy division of consumer reports, supported the changes.
the rules will "protect consumers by encouraging the development of cleaner, more efficient cars that save families money, help reduce the american economy's vulnerability to oil price shocks and reduce harmful air pollution," according to a letter from the group. |