Providing Consumers with Web-Based Information on the Environmental Effects of Automobiles. A Qualitative Research Report Based On Focus Groups in Knoxville, Tennesee and Los Angeles, California

摘要

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provide consumers with web-based information on the environmental effects of automobiles so that individuals can make informed choices about the vehicles they use or may purchase. DOE and EPA maintain a web site (www.fueleconomy.gov) that provides users with information about fuel economy (as well as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution emissions) for the cars and trucks they use or may consider purchasing. EPA also maintains a separate web site (www.epa.gov/greenvehicles) that offers similar information, with the focus on air pollution emissions rather than fuel economy. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) (www.greenercars.com) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) (www.arb.ca.gov/ msprog/ccbg/ccbg.htm) also maintain web sites that provide consumers with information on the environmental effects of automobiles.