NADA Press Briefing on the California Air Resources Board's Fuel Economy Regulations

There has been much misunderstanding of the consequences that auto dealers, automakers and the economy-at-large will face if states are allowed to double regulate fuel economy.

In anticipation of the Environmental Protection Agency's hearing on the California waiver March 5, staff from the National Automobile Dealers Association will be conducting a 'for-background' only briefing at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 4 on how the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) fuel economy regulation actually works in practice.

  At this briefing, the following items will be discussed:
  --  Why CARB's regulation creates a 'patchwork' regime
  --  The fairness of CARB's exemption policy, which exempts over a dozen
      global automakers
  --  CARB's cross border sales loophole
  --  CARB's SUV loophole
  --  How CARB's regulation hurts consumers and auto dealers, while not
      improving the environment
  --  The curious case of Martens Cars of Washington

  Seating is limited. Refreshments will be provided.

  WHEN: 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 4

  WHERE: NADA Legislative Offices
  412 First St., SE, 2nd Floor
  Washington, DC  20003

  CONTACT: Bailey Wood
  NADA Legislative Affairs
  (202) 547-5500
  (202) 557-1674 (mobile)

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