GAO Urges National Ad Push for Fuel Efficient Cars
The GAO urges the EPA and Federal Energy Administration to launch a paid advertising campaign to boost consumer purchase of fuel efficient cars. It faults late mileage guides, weak public service ads, and low public trust in ratings, calling for earlier data and stronger, paid outreach.
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Agencies urged to promote EPA mileage estimates
The report says many buyers doubt EPA mileage figures but drivers use them to compare models during shopping. Agencies should start a campaign to show the estimates are useful, even if not experienced by most drivers.
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U.S. Dependence on Arab Oil Hits Record Level
U.S. foreign oil reliance grows sharply with 39 percent of supply from OPEC and 20 percent from Arab nations. The FEA reports imports rose 31 percent in the past year, costing about $3.8 billion monthly, and warns of continued vulnerability to supply disruptions.
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Carter warns energy shortage is here in CBS special
President Carter tells CBS viewers the energy shortage has reached crisis levels and will worsen without rapid action. He cites a shift to coal and other sources, notes new DOE oversight on reserves, and defends energy legislation amid Senate scrutiny while urging efficiency and alternative energy funding.
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