EPA finalizes tougher new vehicle emissions requirements

EPA chief Michael Regan Dec. 20, 2021, Washington DC — "We are setting robust and rigorous standards that will aggressively reduce the pollution that is harming people and our planet," EPA chief Michael Regan said Monday in Washington. "And save families money at the same time." (BLOOMBERG)

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DAVID SHEPARDSON

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Reuters

December 20, 2021 04:22 PM

WASHINGTON -- The EPA is finalizing new vehicle emissions requirements through 2026 that reverse former President Donald Trump's rollback of car pollution cuts and will speed a U.S. shift to more electric vehicles.

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