Summary of EPA and NHTSA's Proposed SAFE Vehicles Rule

On August 2, 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the proposed Safer and Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule. The proposed SAFE Rule would amend existing and establish new fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for model years (MYs) 2021 through 2026. The proposed standards would freeze Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) (i.e., fuel economy standards) and GHG standards at 2020 levels for MYs 2021 through 2026. Additionally, EPA is proposing to withdraw the waiver granted to California for the GHG and Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) components of its vehicle regulations.