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Fuel-standards deal may be revealed today

Congressional staffers have hammered out the outlines of an agreement for increasing U.S. fuel economy standards to 35 miles per gallon by 2020, and a deal could be announced as soon as today if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers approve, according to the Detroit Free Press.

The proposal must be vetted by House and Senate leaders, including Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., and any snags with it or other portions of a broader energy bill could push back a Democratic plan to have a vote next Wednesday or Thursday. But people familiar with the talks said the deal as drafted would satisfy backers of tougher standards while giving automakers some flexibility in how they meet the targets.

Posted by Peter C. T. Elsworth  at 11:02 AM to Fuel economy , Government regulations | Permalink

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