Survey Says 80% Of Americans STILL Won't Pay A Premium To Be Green

Most U.S. car owners want to cut the nation’s oil consumption and dependence on foreign oil. But few are willing to pay more for a fuel-efficient or environmentally friendly car. Those are some of the findings of a new survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center.

 Nearly 80 percent of survey respondents said they would “strongly support” or “somewhat support” a national goal of reducing oil consumption. And more than 70 percent said they would support increased government funding for measures aimed at achieving that goal. Still, 94 percent named a high purchase price as a deterrent to choosing an “environmentally friendly or green” vehicle.


 
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