Bipartisan Senators Float Bill To 'Harmonize' EPA, DOT Vehicle Programs

A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation to harmonize aspects of the Department of Transportation's fuel economy program with EPA's vehicle greenhouse gas program, a bill that reflects efforts automakers have long sought but which is already sparking fierce blowback from environmental and consumer advocates. In general, the legislation, S. 1273 , eases rules governing credits that automakers use to comply with the programs but environmentalists and consumer advocates charge such provisions will increase fuel consumption and associated emissions...