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Memo2010-05-21Obama

Improving Energy Security, American Competitiveness and Job Creation, and Environmental Protection Through a Transformation of Our Nation's Fleet of Cars And Trucks

This memorandum directs EPA and NHTSA to develop joint fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks (model year 2014, final rule by July 30, 2011) and passenger cars/light-duty trucks (model years 2017-2025). It also requests EPA review of non-greenhouse gas vehicle emissions regulations and DOE promotion of advanced vehicle infrastructure and voluntary standards.

Memo2009-01-26Obama

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

President Obama directed the Secretary of Transportation and NHTSA Administrator to publish a final rule by March 30, 2009 increasing fuel economy standards for model year 2011 vehicles, as required by the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act. The memorandum also instructed consideration of legal, scientific, and preemption issues—including consistency with Massachusetts v. EPA—before finalizing rules for later model years.

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