Monday, April 12, 2010 Canada, U.S. Team Up Re. Auto Emissions
 In a move designed to push automakers to build more fuel-efficient cars, Canada and the U.S. will announce new harmonized auto emissions standards. The reports say restrictions will be tightened beginning next year and by 2016, new vehicles will have tailpipe emission levels 25% lower than 2008 models. The reports also say there will be annual emissions reports from auto manufacturers, and restrictions on tailpipe emissions like nitrous oxide and methane. These new standards could add to the cost of new vehicles, but supporters argue consumers will save hundreds of dollars in fuel economy. (SB)
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