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13 Major Automakers Approve Doubling Fuel-Efficiency by 2025


Yesterday, April 11th, the Public Works Committee and the Senate Environment held a confirmation hearing on the environmental regulations proposed by the Obama administration. Gina McCarthy, was the one who negotiated a deal with the major automakers, trying to convince them of the necessity of doubling fuel-efficiency standards to 54.5 mpg by 2025. The Republicans assaulted the proposal with tough questions, ...
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