White House wants to change mileage standards for passenger cars

WASHINGTON

“Along with other previously announced energy policies, the president believes these actions are critical to promoting our nation’s energy security and independence,” Mineta wrote.

Mineta said a simple increase in standards under the current Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) system “would increase fatalities on America’s highways, raise health care costs and reduce employment. As a result, the administration would oppose any increase in passenger car CAFE standards without corresponding reform.”

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