API and environmental groups file lawsuit against Biden administration’s fuel economy regulations

The American Petroleum Institute has filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s latest rule for tailpipe emissions in order to strike down the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s fuel efficiency standard for model year 2027-2032 passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The oil industry group argues that the standard appears designed to phase out gas-powered vehicles.

API has also led two other lawsuits this month challenging EPA tailpipe emissions standards for both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. According to API Senior Vice President and general counsel Ryan Meyers, these lawsuits aim to address what they believe are unreasonable vehicle mandates that will restrict choices and make it harder for consumers to afford new cars and trucks during a time of persistent inflation.