Manufacturers Expected To Pass On EPA Auto Rule Suit Due To Flexibilities

EPA’s decision to ease the near-term stringency of its final passenger vehicle emissions standards -- via softer top-line requirements and additional credit flexibilities -- makes it unlikely that auto manufacturers will challenge the rule, industry and other observers say, though lawsuits are expected from GOP states and liquid fuels groups. However, the picture is not yet certain as industry has months to make such decisions, with a 60-day period to file suit over EPA’s model year 2027-2032 light- and medium-duty...