In May, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the Trump Administration’s executive order regarding efficiency and deregulation. Within the framework of the request, the MRF submitted comments on rules instituted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and fuel economy standards.
As you may remember, the attack on the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is occurring in three ways. First through emissions regulations issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, second through the power of the California Air Resources Board and finally through increased fuel economy standards issued by NHSTA. Our comments in this submission related only to NHTSA’s new fuel standards as that is where the DOT’s jurisdiction exists.
We highlighted four concerns the MRF has with the new fuel economy standards which would threaten the Internal Combustion Engine, in an attempt to promote more electric vehicles.
We also offered three actions the DOT could take.
These comments are another example of how the MRF is fighting to protect your rights and freedoms in a variety of different ways. No matter where the fight is, the MRF will be there. Stay vigilant.
MRF LETTER TO DOT
• Rural motorcyclists being dispropordonately impacted due to insufficient infrastructure Suggested Actions The MRF urges the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reopen the 2024 rulemaking on CAFE standards and align future policies with the deregulatory framework outlined in EOs 14219 and 14192. Specifically, we call for: • Repeal or rollback of the 53.5 mpg target
• Consideration of non-EV pathways to efficiency that respect consumer diversity
• Protections for ICE technology development that support the motorcycling community The Motorcycle Riders Foundation respectfully submits these comments to emphasize the need for balanced, flexible, and freedom-oriented transportation policies. The current CAFE standards threaten the affordability, accessibility, and sustainability of motorcycling in America. We urge the Department to reject this regulatory model and protect the rights of all road users.
Sincerely, Kirk R. Willard
President, Chairman of the Board Motorcycle Riders Foundation
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