Ford, VW state emissions deal 'good template' for Biden

<p style="text-align: center;"><img title="1605251198269378.jpg" alt="9.jpg" src="/ueditor/php/upload/image/20201113/1605251198269378.jpg"/></p><p>California Air Resources Board&nbsp;Chair Mary Nichols said on Thursday a state agreement with major automakers including Ford Motor Co and Volkswagen AG could serve as a &quot;good template&quot; for how to address fuel efficiency requirements through 2025.<br/><br/>Separately, Nichols said she was &quot;very interested&quot; in serving as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency under the administration of President-elect Joe Biden, but declined to say if she is being vetted for the job.<br/><br/>She spoke during an interview that will be part of&nbsp;Reuters Events Energy Transition North America.</p>