API hits GHG rules set with new CAFE standards

摘要

The American Petroleum Institute (API) expressed concerns about greenhouse gas regulations being included in a new rule the US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation issued for fuel economy standards. API said improved vehicle efficiency is a vital part of energy conservation, but the industry group questions GHG regulations from EPA being included in DOT's fuel economy standards. The new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard would be equivalent to an average of 35.5 mpg for 2016 model-year vehicles if all GHG emission reductions were to come from fuel economy improvements. The rule is expected to be tied closely to future regulations of stationary source GHG emissions, which will affect refiners. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]