White House Seeks Car-Efficiency Talks With California
- Administration aims to steer vehicle efficiency talks soon
- Goal is consistent 50-state rules following ‘midterm’ review
Vehicles move along the Interstate 405 freeway during rush hour in Los Angeles.
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The White House will seek to convene negotiations between federal regulators, carmakers and California officials for a pact on auto-efficiency standards through 2025 to ensure consistent rules in all 50 states.
The administration wants to reach a consensus that would allow automakers to avoid having to design cars for varying regulations among states, according to a White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity discussing internal discussions.