A coalition of industry groups, including the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a new rule that mandates strict emissions standards for model 2027 heavy-duty vehicles. These groups argue that the rule, part of the EPA’s “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3,” is designed to phase out diesel and gas vehicles in favor of electric ones, which they claim is impractical given the current state of the electric grid. Critics argue that the EPA has overstepped its authority, leading to increased costs for Americans and significant strain on the U.S. electric grid.
Additionally, a coalition of 19 states has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), challenging a recent federal rule that grants the federal government broad control over the electric grid. The states argue that FERC’s actions exceed its authority and undermine state regulation of energy grids, potentially leading to inefficient management and high costs. Industry representatives, such as Rich Moskowitz from AFPM, warn that these regulatory changes could disrupt various sectors of the U.S. economy, increase consumer costs, and impact energy independence without clear congressional approval.
