An undated draft policy from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Environmental Protection Agency could see 2020 automobile efficiency mileage targets frozen, and claims the roll backs will lead to more oil consumption at a rate of 500,000 barrels per day. The 700-page proposal says freezing mileage targets from Obama-era until 2026 would "reduce societal costs" by half a trillion dollars and increase road safety - claims that have been dismissed by the Natural Resources Defense Council. In addition, the proposal suggests revoking California's ability to regulate its carbon dioxide emissions.
An undated draft policy from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Environmental Protection Agency could see Obama-era automobile efficiency mileage targets frozen, and claims the roll backs will lead to more oil consumption at a rate of 500,000 barrels per day. The 700-page proposal says freezing mileage targets from 2020 until 2026 would "reduce societal costs" by half a trillion dollars and increase road safety - claims that have been dismissed by the Natural Resources Defense Council. In addition, the proposal suggests revoking California's ability to regulate its carbon dioxide emissions.