Biden’s Fuel Standards Challenged by Red States, Big Business

A coalition of mostly red states and business groups separately challenged the Biden administration’s new fuel efficiency standards on Wednesday.

The two petitions for review, filed in different courts, are the latest attempt to block one of the White House’s most central climate change policies.

Under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, finalized earlier this month, light-duty vehicles must meet an average of 50.4 miles per gallon in 2031, a concession from an earlier proposal of close to 56 miles per gallon. Fuel economy must increase 2% per year for passenger cars from 2027 to 2031.

The 26 ...