Post by Andrew on Dec 19, 2007 11:12:34 GMT -5
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Bill To Raise Auto Fuel Standards Now Law
Law Requires Increased Ethanol Use
POSTED: 6:30 am MST December 19, 2007
WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush signed a major energy bill Wednesday that includes the first increase in auto fuel economy standards in 32 years.
Automakers will have to increase the efficiency of their vehicles by 40 percent to an industry average of 35 miles per gallon by 2020.
That compares to today's 25 miles per gallon when including passenger cars as well as SUVs and small trucks.
The legislation passed both the House and Senate by wide margins.
It also requires a six-fold increase in ethanol use, to 36 billion gallons a year by 2022.
Additionally, it requires new energy efficiency standards for an array of appliances, lighting and commercial and government buildings.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the bill "groundbreaking," saying "this is a choice between yesterday and tomorrow."
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Bill To Raise Auto Fuel Standards Now Law
Law Requires Increased Ethanol Use
POSTED: 6:30 am MST December 19, 2007
WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush signed a major energy bill Wednesday that includes the first increase in auto fuel economy standards in 32 years.
Automakers will have to increase the efficiency of their vehicles by 40 percent to an industry average of 35 miles per gallon by 2020.
That compares to today's 25 miles per gallon when including passenger cars as well as SUVs and small trucks.
The legislation passed both the House and Senate by wide margins.
It also requires a six-fold increase in ethanol use, to 36 billion gallons a year by 2022.
Additionally, it requires new energy efficiency standards for an array of appliances, lighting and commercial and government buildings.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the bill "groundbreaking," saying "this is a choice between yesterday and tomorrow."
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.