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White House to propose weaker auto emissions rules, overriding California

The Trump administration on Thursday will move to revoke California's authority to set its own strict tailpipe emissions rules and mandate the sale of electric vehicles, as it proposes weakening Obama-era federal fuel efficiency standards.

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Major automakers urge Trump not to freeze fuel economy targets

Major automakers are telling the Trump administration they want to reach an agreement with California to avoid a legal battle over fuel efficiency standards, and support continued increases in mileage standards through 2025.

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U.S. likely to back freezing fuel economy standards from 2020-26: Sources

The Trump administration is likely to propose freezing fuel economy standards from 2020 through 2026, according to three people briefed on the matter, a move likely to spark a fight with California and other states backing tougher vehicle emissions rules.

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us autos emissions automobiles

White House to propose weaker auto emissions rules, overriding California

Major automakers urge Trump not to freeze fuel economy targets

U.S. likely to back freezing fuel economy standards from 2020-26: Sources

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