Jul 29 2018, 12:26 AMJul 30 2018, 3:00 PMJuly 29 2018, 12:26 AMJuly 30 2018, 3:00 PM
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.