The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has challenged former President Biden's climate change policies by arguing his administration exceeded its authority in fuel economy regulations. On Friday, the DoT paved the way for looser standards by introducing the Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rule. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy remarked that the previous administration unlawfully treated CAFE standards as mandates for electric vehicles. This shift away from stringent fuel economy goals is expected to save consumers money but raises concerns about continued climate change initiatives.
The Department of Transportation declared that Biden's administration exceeded its authority by assuming electric vehicle uptake in calculating fuel economy rules, leading to looser standards.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated the previous administration illegally used Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards as an electric vehicle mandate.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, under Biden, had assumed a significant number of EVs would be manufactured, inflating the maximum feasible standards.
New fuel economy standards are expected to save Americans billions while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and improving air quality.
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