California Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Fuel Efficiency Rollback
The lawsuit alleges that NHTSA's rollback violates its congressional mandate to set fuel-economy standards at the 'maximum feasible' level.
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California is leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its rollback of fuel efficiency standards.
The lawsuit alleges that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contravenes its congressional mandate to set fuel-economy standards at the 'maximum feasible' level.
The legal challenge reflects ongoing friction between California and the federal government over vehicle emissions and fuel-economy policy.
California has frequently taken a leading role in challenging federal rollbacks of environmental and fuel-economy regulations.
The outcome of the case could have implications for fuel-economy standards nationwide, depending on how the courts rule on NHTSA's authority.
Sources
- California leads lawsuit against Trump fuel efficiency standards rollback — Al Jazeera — All
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