States, cities sue US agencies over weaker vehicle fuel economy rules
- On Friday, California, New York, and two dozen other states and municipalities sued the U.S. Transportation Department, challenging its decision to finalize significantly lower vehicle fuel-economy standards.
- President Donald Trump's administration finalized a fleetwide goal of roughly 34.9 mpg by 2031, reversing the 52.5 mpg target established under President Joe Biden to promote greater fuel efficiency.
- The new rules restrict truck classifications, which represent about 70% of the market, and phase out credit trading. Most automakers lobbied against these changes, fearing industry-wide instability.
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated the rules violate requirements to set standards at the "maximum feasible level," while a separate coalition of environmental and consumer groups also filed suit.
- Kathy Harris, director of clean vehicles for the Natural Resources Defense Council, warned "oil companies will get a windfall" while consumers pay more at the pump amid soaring gas prices.
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States, cities sue US agencies over weaker vehicle fuel economy rules
California, New York and two dozen other states, cities an counties on Friday sued the U.S. Transportation Department over its decision this week to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards in a win for gas-powered vehicles.
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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules
DETROIT (AP) — A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules, a decision that the group says will make vehicles less efficient, contribute to more pollution and increase gas consumption.
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