Republicans in the Senate are weighing a provision that would remove penalties for automakers that produce cars that fail to meet fuel mileage standards.
The Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, which is operated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, regulates mileage standards for cars and light trucks, as well as fuel consumption standards for larger trucks and engines.
The program, which has come under fire from conservatives and automakers since its inception, cost the parent company of Chrysler more than $190 million last year.
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