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05-19-2009, 09:50 AM
by James Martinez
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Because vehicles emit carbon dioxide any time they burn fuel, the new rules essentially amount to a mileage standard
Carmakers are already fretting at the thought of achieving the new 35mpg CAFE standards imposed by the U.S. government by the current 2020 deadline, but an announcement tomorrow by President Barack Obama tomorrow may see this date brought back as early 2016. Obama is expected to layout new plans tomorrow to curb emissions from new cars by 30% through 2016, matching a standard imposed by California and several other states and thus ending chances of a patchwork of different standards for the U.S.
The deal will fulfil a campaign promise by Obama to allow California’s tougher emissions standard to be enacted. Up to 17 other states were expected to implement the same standards but tomorrow’s announcement could see the entire country forced to meet the same limits, reports the Detroit Free Press.
Another stipulation of California’s emissions standards is the fleet-wide average fuel-economy target of 35mpg by 2016, which is also likely to be called for tomorrow. Furthermore, since vehicles emit carbon dioxide any time they burn fuel, the new rules essentially amount to a mileage standard.
According to reports, Obama will be joined several car company executives, as well as Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. Many of the details are still unclear, however, with the biggest sticking point centering around how the industry in its current state will pay for the improvements.
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http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/o/b/obama_speaking_3_main_630_0326_630x360-0518-630x360.jpg
Because vehicles emit carbon dioxide any time they burn fuel, the new rules essentially amount to a mileage standard
Carmakers are already fretting at the thought of achieving the new 35mpg CAFE standards imposed by the U.S. government by the current 2020 deadline, but an announcement tomorrow by President Barack Obama tomorrow may see this date brought back as early 2016. Obama is expected to layout new plans tomorrow to curb emissions from new cars by 30% through 2016, matching a standard imposed by California and several other states and thus ending chances of a patchwork of different standards for the U.S.
The deal will fulfil a campaign promise by Obama to allow California’s tougher emissions standard to be enacted. Up to 17 other states were expected to implement the same standards but tomorrow’s announcement could see the entire country forced to meet the same limits, reports the Detroit Free Press.
Another stipulation of California’s emissions standards is the fleet-wide average fuel-economy target of 35mpg by 2016, which is also likely to be called for tomorrow. Furthermore, since vehicles emit carbon dioxide any time they burn fuel, the new rules essentially amount to a mileage standard.
According to reports, Obama will be joined several car company executives, as well as Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. Many of the details are still unclear, however, with the biggest sticking point centering around how the industry in its current state will pay for the improvements.
All Content Copyright 2006-2008 Motor Authority
http://www.motorauthority.com/president-barack-obama-to-announce-new-fuel-economy-standards-tomorrow-calls-for-35mpg-by-2016.html