Obama pushing higher fuel efficiency standards
President Barack Obama wants the government to start working on fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks in the model year 2017 and beyond.
An administration official says agencies, for the first time, will be asked to develop standards for heavier trucks as well.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity before a White House announcement expected Friday.
In April, the administration rolled out rules for 2012-2016 model year vehicles that were aimed at reaching a 35.5 miles-per-gallon average — nearly 10 miles per gallon more than now.
Obama also plans to push for development of more electric-powered and other next-generation cars.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is set to announce new standards for fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions for cars and trucks beginning in 2017. He also wants more vehicles to run on electricity.
An Obama administration official says the president's announcement is set for Friday.
The official says Obama will have the Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department develop new vehicle standards to kick in after 2016.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the plan ahead of its public release.
In April, the administration rolled out rules for 2012-2016 model year vehicles that were aimed at reaching a 35.5 miles-per-gallon average. That's up nearly 10 miles per gallon from now.
(This version CORRECTS that the announcement will call for new standards to be developed, rather than new standards being released.)
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