Carmakers fear emission plan could ruin recovery

SACRAMENTO

Along the way,

critics warn, near-insolvent automakers

will be forced to invest billions in

new technology all the

while hoping higher sticker prices and

more-limited

selections don’t scare customers

away from showrooms.

But if Obama’s targets are met, supporters counter,

California and the nation will benefit economically and

environmentally. Future car fleets should average 35

mpg and greenhouse gas emissions linked to global

warming could be rolled back at least 30 percent in the

state.