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    California and four automakers reach climate deal to bypass Trump

    After more than a month of negotiations, the California Air Resources Board and Ford, BMW, Honda and Volkswagen have agreed to reach a fuel economy standard of about 50 miles per gallon by the year 2026.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jul 29, 2019 • 1 min read

    After more than a month of negotiations, the California Air Resources Board and Ford, BMW, Honda and Volkswagen have agreed to reach a fuel economy standard of about 50 miles per gallon by the year 2026. They're bypassing the Trump administration's efforts to roll back stricter regulations put in place by Barack Obama.

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    LA activists call for prosecution of Ed Buck
    1. 0:00Will LA County prosecute Ed Buck?
    2. 9:15California and four automakers reach climate deal to bypass TrumpYou’re reading this
    3. 18:44OC Line: Settlement limits sheriff’s anti-camping enforcement
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