Sentences with phrase «strengthen fuel economy standards»

We fought for two decades over whether to strengthen fuel economy standards.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could strengthen fuel economy standards beyond its move last week, which lifted so - called CAFE standards to roughly 36 miles per gallon by 2016.

The president, meanwhile, made a strong argument for more efficient use of gasoline through alternative vehicles and strengthened fuel economy standards.

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In the bipartisan 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, we increased new fuel economy standards for vehicles, along with other provisions to increase energy efficiency, save drivers money, reduce pollution, and strengthen our security by making America less dependent on foreign oil.

«These new standards are another step in our work to develop a new generation of clean, fuel - efficient American vehicles that will improve our environment and strengthen our economy,» EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said.

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