SANTA FE, N.M., Oct. 2 -- The New Mexico Attorney General issued the following press release:
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Torrez joined California Attorney General Rob Bonta for a press conference today announcing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light trucks.
Historically, NHTSA's standards have reduced consumer costs by improving fuel efficiency for vehicles, placed downward pressure on gas prices by reducing fuel consumption, protected the U.S. economy from global oil shocks, and reduced pollution from tailpipes and refineries.
This final rule significantly weakens fuel econo...