Auto Deal Curbs CO2 Gains To Keep Push On Low-Carbon Technology

California’s agreement with four major automakers on vehicle fuel economy appears to significantly reduce environmental gains compared to current, Obama-era rules but would extend policies -- including generous credits for electric vehicles (EVs) -- that prod continued advancement in low-carbon vehicle technologies, observers say. The July 25 announcement of the voluntary deal is also prompting questions about how it would be implemented and if additional companies will join, even as auto suppliers are praising it for providing certainty that will...