Draft EPA memo freezes fuel economy standards at 42 mpg through 2026

Smog over Los Angeles, courtesy Flickr user steven-bussAfter announcing its intention last month to roll back emissions standards that require cars to get higher fuel economy, the EPA is now circulating a proposal in Washington to freeze the standards at 2020 levels through 2026. The story was first reported by the Los Angeles Times, and confirmed by Reuters. The proposal so far is a draft, which...