(Washington D.C. – August 10, 2018) A new analysis by energy consulting firm M.J. Bradley shows the Clean Car Standards save New Jersey families money at the gas pump – and a plan to roll back the standards could cost them hundreds of dollars each year.

The Trump administration just announced a plan to dramatically weaken the Clean Car Standards – standards that are in effect today and have already been delivering lower polluting and more efficient cars for all Americans. This rollback would result in extra fuel costs for Americans in every state.

The new M.J. Bradley report finds that with the current Clean Car Standards, New Jersey families that buy a new car or truck in 2025 could see net savings in fuel costs of up to $482 per year and up to $2,891 during the time they own the vehicle. Those savings would be lost under the Trump administration’s plan.

In addition to saving families money at the gas pump, the Clean Car Standards give us cleaner air to breathe, help protect us from the growing threat of climate change, and drive the technological innovation that leads to jobs and economic growth. They have widespread support, including from many states and automobile workers. An American Lung Association poll found that more than two-thirds of Americans support the Clean Car Standards. Major automakers have disavowed a rollback of the existing standards.

The M.J. Bradley report was commissioned by EDF. You can read the full report here – including savings estimates for each state and more information on the analysis.

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