Pallone Statement on Proposed Changes to Improve Vehicle Efficiency, Cut Carbon Pollution

“Yesterday, Pope Francis made clear that we have a collective duty to fight climate change and protect our planet. Today, the Obama Administration has taken an important step forward in that battle. The proposed standards will allow us to have more efficient vehicles, significantly reducing greenhouse gases that cause global warming. They will also spur innovation, strengthen our role as world leaders in vehicle technology, and make us more economically competitive in the years ahead. Consumers will also save money on shipping costs. This rule will move us down the road toward a cleaner and more prosperous future."