Welcome to Driving Change, the official blog of the Cool Air Rebate Program (CAR) program! I’m Nathan Perrine, Executive Director of the Car Care Council and Chief Financial Officer of the Auto Care Association. Each month, I share news, insights and stories that highlight how CAR is helping reduce harmful R134a emissions, improve air quality […]
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Driving Change: Cool Air Rebate Program Announces Statewide Roll-out, New Industry Partnerships
Welcome to the first edition of Driving Change, the Cool Air Rebate Program (CAR)’s blog! My name is Nathan Perrine and I am the Executive Director of the Car Care Council, a national nonprofit that educates consumers on vehicle maintenance and promotes vital state-funded programs like CAR, and Chief Financial Officer of the Auto Care […]

New Statewide Program to Repair Leaking Vehicle Air Conditioning Systems Launches in Fresno
The Cool Air Rebate Program (CAR) officially launched in Fresno, California at California Smog Repair on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Dozens of community organization leaders, helping to ensure the program information reaches eligible consumers and offering additional support in addressing program questions, were in attendance.