https://www.autoblog.com/2018/03/31/...ncy-standards/
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[T]he Obama rules included a review by April 2018 as to whether the final years were feasible or not. By declaring the Obama rules "not appropriate," the Trump administration can reopen the process of setting vehicle targets agreed to by automakers in 2011.
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California will fight this, but they can set their own standards.
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An EPA spokeswoman said last week "a final determination will be signed by April 1."
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EPA officials suggested a detailed proposal could come in late May or June, while the Transportation Department is pushing for a speedier proposal
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While automakers want relief from the Obama rules, they are pressing the administration to avoid a battle with California and maintain a single, nationwide set of fuel efficiency requirements. In New York, Toyota North America Chief Executive Jim Lentz said at an Reuters event on Thursday that automakers would face higher costs if they had to manage fuel economy by each individual state.
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Lentz said that there may come a point each year where they could not sell SUVs because they needed to make MPG quotas.
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- The 2025 CAFE target of 54.5 mpg is equal to 36 mpg combined on the EPA window sticker.
- The CAFE regulations are based on vehicle type and the size of the vehicle. The larger the vehicle the lower the target.
- Each automaker has their own CARB target based on the mix of vehicles they sell. If they sell more trucks and SUV then their required CARB target is lower. The targets are sell adjusting for changing customer preferences.
- Automakers are ahead of schedule and are exceeding today's CARB targets.
- To meet the current 2025 CAFE target a Ford F150 will need to get 23 mpg combined on the window sticker. That is 1 mpg better than today.
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