Well, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, freezing the standards would cost American drivers an additional $20 billion alone in 2025 due to higher spending on gasoline.
Ed Markey: “Well, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, freezing the standards would cost American drivers an additional…”
On the recordJuly 31, 2018
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Markey highlights the financial impact of freezing fuel economy standards on consumers.
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