Cummings knocks ‘strange’ GOP attack on auto efficiency rules

Cummings noted the agreement — which President Obama announced personally in July — will go through the formal rulemaking procedures, which provide for public input. He praised the joint EPA-Department of Transportation greenhouse gas and mileage rules, citing projections of consumer savings over the life of the vehicles.

The rules are projected to ultimately curb oil use by billions of barrels. “While there undoubtedly will be some challenges to meeting these standards, the substantial buy-in from industry indicates that they are achievable and ultimately will benefit consumers and the United States auto industry as a whole,” Cummings said.