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In re NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars & Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks & Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond

Date
2024
Geography
United States
Part of
In re NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars & Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks & Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond

About this case

Filing year
2024
Status
Motion for abeyance granted.
Geography
Docket number
24-7001
Court/admin entity
United States → Federal Courts → 6th Cir.
Case category
Federal Statutory Claims → Other Statutes and Regulations
Principal law
United States → Administrative Procedure Act (APA)United States → Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA)United States → Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA)
At issue
Challenges to fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans for MY 2030 and beyond.

Documents

Filing Date
Type
Action Taken
Document
Summary
02/14/2025
Decision
Motion for abeyance granted.
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On February 14, 2025, the Sixth Circuit granted the federal government respondents’ motion for abeyance.
01/31/2025
Motion
Motion for abeyance filed by federal government respondents.
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07/26/2024
Motion To Intervene
Motion to intervene in support of respondents filed by Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Public Citizen, and Sierra Club.
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07/25/2024
Motion To Intervene
Motion for leave to file as respondent filed by Zero Emission Transportation Association.
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07/12/2024
Decision
Proceedings consolidated in Sixth Circuit by Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.
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Summary

Challenges to fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans for MY 2030 and beyond.