Weakened US fuel-efficiency rules and promises of cheaper cars could see drivers pay higher running costs while also increasing carbon emissions.
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https://www.dw.com/en/weakened-us-fuel-efficiency-rules-and-promises-of-cheaper-cars-could-see-drivers-pay-higher-running-costs-while-also-increasing-carbon-emissions/a-79496554?maca=en-rss-en-environment-4553-rdf
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Weakened US fuel-efficiency rules and promises of cheaper cars could yet see drivers pay higher running costs while increasing planet-heating emissions.
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