We Can’t Wait: Driving Forward with New Fuel Economy Standards
Today marks a major step forward in the Obama administration’s efforts to save American families money at the pump, reduce our country’s dependence on oil, and boost domestic manufacturing.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have formally announced their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards. This announcement will save Americans $1.7 trillion, reduce oil consumption by 2.2 million barrels per day by 2025, and slash greenhouse gas emissions by 6 billion metric tons, when combined with other Administration actions on transportation efficiency.
Find out how these new standards will save you more money at the pump.
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First Lady Michelle Obama greets USO honorees and their families in the Vermeil Room of the White House, Oct. 5, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
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Today's Schedule
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
12:30 AM: The President participates in an official arrival ceremony
12:45 AM: The President joins Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia for a guest book signing
1:00 AM: The President participates in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Gillard
2:05 AM: The President holds a joint news conference with Prime Minister Gillard
3:30 AM: The President attends a parliamentary dinner
12:30 PM: The Vice President attends a campaign event
2:30 PM: The Vice President meets with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America
6:00 PM: The Vice President attends a campaign event
6:15 PM: President Obama addresses the Australian Parliament 
Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live.
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