?trade groups representing auto dealers worried that the new regulations would increase the costs of vehicles for consumers and stifle the industry's growth.
the california new car dealers association and other industry groups representing those who sell cars said the board is overestimating consumer demand for electric vehicles and other so-called "zero-emission vehicles."
dealers are concerned that the regulations will lead to higher costs in all cars, and say consumers have been slow to warm to electric and other zero-emission vehicles.
the board's research staff disputes the argument from dealers that the mandates for new technology will increase costs for cars. they point to steady increases in hybrid and other sales and argue that fuel cost savings will make up for any vehicle price increase. |