| US Sets Fuel and Emission Standards | 2 October 09 |
 The Obama Administration has released national fuel economy standards and the first-ever greenhouse gas standard for cars and trucks sold in the United States.
Both environmentalists and industry lobby groups support the proposed regulation that calls for a 5 percent increase in fuel economy standards per year starting with a fleet wide average of 27.3 mpg in 2011, ending with 35.5 mpg by 2016. The regulation prevents release of 950 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over four years. In addition, new cars would have to reach an average of 250 grams of carbon emitted per mile driven by 2016. The White House will publish final rules by March 30, 2010. "These standards would help consumers save money at the gas pump; help the environment and decrease our dependence on oil -- all while ensuring that consumers still have a full range of vehicle choices." said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood View Proposed Rulemaking to Establish Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards: Proposed Rule (PDF)View September 17, 2009 Matter Network article View September 15, 2009 New York Times article View September 15, 2009 National Resources Defense Council article View September 15, 2009 Auto Alliance article Sources: Matter Network, New York Times |
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