More Regs Being Relaxed

In the wake of the EPA’S finding that its current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and CAFE standards may be too stringent, it’s been proposed that the above standards for light duty diesels be relaxed by simply freezing the standards at 2020 levels. In addition to the proposal, the EPA would also prevent the state of California from enacting its own more stringent standards. While frozen, the standards would be thoroughly reviewed and likely revised. In reference to the proposed relaxing and revising of current regulations, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao had this to say: “There are compelling reasons for a new rulemaking on fuel economy standards for 2021-2026. More realistic standards will promote a healthy economy by bringing newer, safer, cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles to U.S. roads.”