United States Department of Transportation submits rule to reset Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards; Secretary Duffy claims move will lower vehicle costs for consumers

New CAFE Interpretive rule will clarify NHTSA’s authority to reset illegal regulation  

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently submitted the interpretive rule, “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program (CAFE),” to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review. This is a key step towards reversing the prior administration’s illegal interpretation of CAFE standards that made cars more expensive for working class families.  

“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are making life more affordable with cars made in America again. The Biden-Buttigieg administration illegally used CAFE standards as a backdoor electric vehicle mandate – driving the price of cars up.  Resetting CAFE standards as Congress’ intended will lower vehicle costs and ensure the American people can purchase the cars they want,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.  

You can learn more about the rule at the Office of Management and Budget’s RegInfo website.