Feds Propose New Fuel Standards for Trucks, SUVs
Read 33,398 TimesPosted Aug 23, 2005, 3:27 ET by Chris
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According to The Detroit News, "The Bush administration proposed new fuel economy standards for pickup trucks, minivans and some sport utility vehicles on Tuesday, calling upon automakers to make modest improvements to gas mileage amid rising prices at the pump.

The plan would require the auto industry to raise standards for most vehicles other than cars beginning in 2008. All automakers would have to comply fully by 2011."

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