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Transportation Department Raises Fuel-Economy Standards
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The U.S. fuel economy average for 2011 models of light trucks and cars must be 27.3 miles per gallon. This represents a 2 mpg increase from the previous year’s level, though slightly lower than the 27.8 recommendation from the Bush administration.
The 8 percent gain announced this week from Washington carries out a 2007 law intended to curb emissions and fuel use.
To read the full article in Bloomberg detailing this mandate, click here.
The 8 percent gain announced this week from Washington carries out a 2007 law intended to curb emissions and fuel use.
To read the full article in Bloomberg detailing this mandate, click here.
Labels: automakers, CAFE standards, efficiency, energy policy, u.s. energy policy
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