States, cities sue US agencies over weaker vehicle fuel economy rules
02/10/2026 16:22
States, cities sue US agencies over weaker vehicle fuel economy rules WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - California, New York and two dozen other states, cities an counties on Friday sued the U.S. Transportation Department over its decision this week to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards in a win for gas-powered vehicles.
The revised standards seek to reverse former President Joe Biden's push toward greater fuel efficiency and electric vehicles. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the new rules violate requirements that the standards be set at the maximum feasible level. A separate lawsuit was also filed challenging the new rules by a coalition of environmental and consumer groups.
(Reporting by David Shepardson)
((David.Shepardson@thomsonreuters.com; 2028988324;))
Recent news on Volkswagen AG
See all newsVolkswagen de Mexico and union reach early deal, avert strike
VW's Skoda Auto unions reject salary freeze as part of group savings
Corrected: Audi gets new China leadership to face bruising competition
Brief: Audi Strengthens China Leadership, Appoints Interim Managing Director Of Audi Sport
Europe car sales rise 10% in September as EV surge offsets combustion slump