Energy and Environment

Automakers pass EPA’s emissions standards

By Kyle Feldscher
Published December 16, 2015 7:25pm ET
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Automakers pass EPA’s emissions standards
For trucks, the 2014 model year saw fuel economy reach a record high of 20.4 miles per gallon. (AP file photo/Nati Harnik) | Nati Harnik

The Environmental Protection Agency says all carmakers passed the tougher 2014 standards for greenhouse gas emissions, marking the third straight year auto manufacturers have met those standards.

According to the EPA, automakers are actually over-complying with greenhouse gas emissions standards by 13 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.

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