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Explore the complex landscape of energy policy issues including CAFÉ standards, domestic drilling expansion, Keystone pipeline, renewable energy development, CNG vehicles, electric vehicles, ethanol, nuclear, and coal. Delve into topics such as fuel efficiency, environmental impact, subsidies, and infrastructure needs to drive informed decisions and actions for a greener tomorrow.
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ENERGY POLICY ISSUES • CAFÉ (CORPORATE AVERAGE FUEL EFFICIENCY) STANDARDS • 54.5 MPG BY 2025 • EXPAND DOMESTIC DRILLING • OFF-SHORE, ANWR, FEDERAL LANDS • KEYSTONE PIPELINE • APPROXIMATELY 500,000 BARRELS PER DAY • DEVELOP WIND, SOLAR, BIO-FUELS • MUST BE HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED • CNG VEHICLES (NGVs) • BEST FOR FLEETS • NEEDS INFRA-STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT • ELECTRIC VEHICLES • SUBSIDIZED, VERY SLOW SALES GROWTH • NEEDS INFRA-STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT • ETHANOL • UNINTENDED IMPACT ON FOOD PRODUCTION • NUCLEAR • NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL ISSUES • COAL • ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT