51.   One small source of hope is that the administration has yet to slam the door on a possible increase in fuel economy standards.

52.   One focus of those pushing for more stringent fuel economy standards is the supposed global warming threat.

53.   Passage of the amendment to a broader energy bill puts heavy pressure on the Bush administration to move expeditiously on fuel economy standards.

54.   Q. What degree of change in motor vehicle fuel economy standards would save as much oil as the most optimistic projection of ANWR production?

55.   Republican leaders are also expected to allow a separate vote on a measure to tighten fuel conservation standards in sport utility vehicles and vans.

56.   Salkeld said the two governments were cooperating to harmonize fuel standards.

57.   Senator John F. Kerry is planning hearings on raising fuel efficiency standards.

58.   So did energy conservation efforts, including government-mandated fuel economy standards.

59.   Smith has also not been much liked by environmental groups, who watched GM continue to lead battles against higher fuel economy standards.

60.   That vision, obviously is what motivated the U.S. Senate to skirt new fuel standards for gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles.