Automakers Call for Changes in Fuel Economy Standards

Major automakers have requested amendments to a proposed reform of fuel economy standards, backing the plan to lessen efficiency requirements. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation supports reduced stringency but opposes eliminating credit trading and reclassifying vehicles. EV sales growth slowdown and reduced policy support highlight challenges.

Major automakers on Wednesday urged changes to the Trump administration's proposed reform of fuel economy standards, while expressing support for a reduction in the stringency of efficiency requirements.

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing big names such as General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen, endorsed the proposed cutbacks. However, they urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration not to eliminate credit trading and to reconsider reclassifying more vehicles as cars.

The alliance highlighted challenges posed by the slowing growth of EV sales in the United States and reduced government policy support, stating that the previously issued CAFE standards are unrealistic in the current landscape.