CleanTechnica•20 days ago
NHTSA Urged to Maintain Fuel Economy Standards
Key Takeaway
The ongoing debate over vehicle fuel economy standards will significantly influence the pace of transportation electrification, directly impacting future electricity demand and grid infrastructure needs for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •A coalition of health, consumer, and environmental groups is urging NHTSA to maintain stringent fuel economy standards, opposing a proposed plan to weaken them for cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks.
- •The outcome of this regulatory debate will directly influence the pace of vehicle electrification across the U.S. transportation sector.
- •Maintaining strict standards would likely accelerate EV adoption, increasing future electricity demand and the need for expanded charging infrastructure and grid capacity, which is critical for power developers and large power consumers.
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Article Content
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of health, consumer and environmental groups told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that its plan to gut fuel-economy standards for cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks is irrevocably flawed and should be withdrawn. Comments submitted today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Sierra Club, Environmental Defense ... [continued] The post NHTSA Urged to Maintain Fuel Economy Standards appeared first on CleanTechnica .