Not exact matches
Neutered two years ago
from the collapse of new - vehicle sales amid a foundering economy,
auto makers dropped their historically combative stance over stricter rules and gave over to an historic hike in CAFE in return for a single national tailpipe
emissions standard.
In 2012, the Obama administration approved the current
emissions standards, negotiated as a compromise between the White House and the
auto industry shortly after taxpayers rescued GM and Chrysler
from financial collapse.
Proposals floated by Trump at the meeting reportedly included setting stricter
emissions standards for imported cars than American - made
autos, as well as subjecting foreign vehicles to a 20 % tariff and extending the efficiency
standards until 2030, five years later than currently scheduled and a key demand
from California.
The new mileage
standard mandated by Congress is aimed at reducing gasoline consumption, which will reduce vehicles» overall «carbon footprint,» but California's rules would target total greenhouse gas
emissions, including those that stem
from auto air conditioning units.
Contrast that with the 38 - page document the EPA just released to justify re-opening rulemaking for
emissions standards from 2022 - 2055, which relies heavily on arguments provided by the powerful
Auto Alliance and other input from the auto indus
Auto Alliance and other input
from the
auto indus
auto industry.