House Dems want to push higher gas mileage standards this summer - WTOL

WASHINGTON (AP) - A group of House Democrats say they’ll push a boost in gas mileage standards for automobiles later this summer. Both Democrats and Republicans say a stripped-down energy plan being considered by a House committee prevents them from including more ambitious proposals to raise mileage standards, reduce the carbon content in fuels and promote liquefied coal as a motor fuel. The Senate last week approved a plan to increase fuel efficiency standards of new fleets to 35 miles per gallon by 2020. The current House bill would improve energy efficiency of buildings and home appliances, modernize the electric grid and promote renewable fuels and electric batteries for hybrid vehicles. Click here to find out more about The Komen Race for the Cure and the Susan G. All content © Copyright 2000 - 2007 WorldNow and WTOL, a Raycom Media Station . read more

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