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WELCOME TO the website of the Coalition for Vehicle Choice. Thanks for stopping by.
Take a look at what's new on the site. And you can find the latest information on:
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(Corporate Average Fuel Economy)NEW! DOT proposes CAFE hike. The government plans to increase light truck CAFE standards by 1.5 mpg over the next three years. Read the proposal and news coverage. Then let Washington know how your feel about preserving vehicle choie! Senate backs consumer choice! The Senate votes "No" on proposals to impose drastic CAFE increases on consumers, including light-truck owners. Find out how your Senators voted. New fuel economy study. The report by the National Academy of Sciences was released in July 2001. NAS confirmed that higher fuel economy levels will require trade-offs in cost, choice and safety. FOOD for THOUGHT
See what's on the menu at CEI's new "CAFE café".Safety alerts: Researchers confirm the safety advantages of larger vehicles, and find that higher CAFE will lead to more downsizing, and more traffic deaths. Stay informed! Check CAFE Watch for the latest news. And sign up for our free CAFEnews mailing list! War on farmers and families: Anti-vehicle groups express contempt for drivers of pickup trucks, as part of their pro-CAFE campaign. Higher CAFE threatens the vans, mini-vans and SUV's used by millions of families, as well as pickups.
- Air bags -- The government adopts new rules for "advanced" air bags -- but drops the proposal for "aggressive" bags that would have meant new safety risks for kids.
- Emissions -- EPA adopts "Tier 2" rules for tighter tailpipe standards and cleaner fuel, assuring that future cars and trucks will be even cleaner than today's low-emission vehicles.
- Fuel economy -- Higher "CAFE" standards restrict choice and reduce safety. Congress sided with consumers in recent years, by adopting a "freeze" on CAFE from 1995-2001. But anti-vehicle activists are now renewing efforts to force higher standards for light trucks -- despite the adverse effect on the motoring public.
- Light trucks -- Critics are on the attack against popular pickups, vans and SUV's.
We've also got information on emissions and air quality, highway safety, and consumer tips. So take a few minutes to browse through our site (check out the Site Guide for details).
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