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President Obama announces rise in average auto fuel economy to 35.5 mpg by 2016

In Washington, President Obama announced a series of auto efficiency standards, requiring an average fuel economy of 35.5 miles per gallon per automaker in 2016.
The reductions will save an estimated 1.8 billion barrels of oil through 2016 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a projected 900 million metric tons.
The previous policy was established through the [...]

DOE announces $13 million in funding for engine efficiency research

In Washington, the US Department of Energy announced the selection of six cost-shared University Advanced Combustion and Emissions Controls research and development projects totaling up to $13 million in DOE funding.
The projects will contribute to the development of high efficiency internal combustion engines with the goals of improving fuel economies by 20-40% in light-duty vehicles [...]