Biden Auto Efficiency Plans Appear Likely to Frustrate Activists
- Emission standards patterned after California compromise
- Mandates under White House review described by people familiar
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The Biden administration is set to propose stiffer limits on greenhouse gas emissions from cars that at least in the short term will fall short of what environmental activists have called for, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Initial requirements would be patterned on a compromise automakers reached with California regulators two years ago -- rather than immediately adopt the tougher mandates charted by former President Barack Obama in 2012.