EPA's final rule is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from light duty vehicles by about 11% every year. Once fully phased in, the standards will save the average American driver an estimated $6,000 in reduced fuel and maintenance over the life of a vehicle. I'm going to say that again because my colleagues on the other side of the aisle seem to think this is bad for consumers, when in fact it's good. (00:38–00:49)
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Asserts that the standards will save drivers $6,000 in fuel and maintenance costs.
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