Trump’s SAFE Vehicles rule lowers the 2021–2026 fuel-economy target to 40.4 mpg, betting that faster turnover to newer, larger vehicles reduces crashes.
This article breaks down the NHTSA statutes and FMVSS regulations that govern vehicle safety, explaining how federal laws like Title 49 and the Whistleblower Program protect consumers and enforce standards.
An analysis of NHTSA's 2025 regulatory shifts, including a 25% workforce reduction, new AV exemptions for domestic manufacturers, and amendments to safety standards, highlighting the tension between innovation and consum…
The DOJ and Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit Thursday against the California Air Resources Board to block California's zero-emission vehicle mandate requiring 22% ZEV sales in 2025 and fleet CO2 caps of 131 grams per mile, arguing the state's regulations illegally infringe on federal fuel economy authority under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
British Columbia has reduced its 2035 zero-emission vehicle sales mandate from 100% to 75%, maintaining the 26% compliance requirement for 2026-2027 while aligning with federal policy changes and funding 75 new public charging projects across the province.
The EPA has finalized multi-pollutant emissions standards for model years 2027-2032 while simultaneously publishing a March 2025 fact sheet announcing the termination of the Biden-Harris Electric Vehicle Mandate, creating regulatory uncertainty for automakers planning product cycles through the next decade.