API argues that these standards would effectively phase out gasoline-powered vehicles.

On October 21, 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received formal comments from the American Petroleum Institute (API) regarding the new proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. 

API Will Hupman, vice president of downstream policy, was quoted as saying in the news release that "NHTSA's proposal is yet another attempt by the Biden administration to restrict Americans' freedom to decide what vehicle fits their needs and budget." These laws can and should be imposed as a part of any plan to minimize carbon emissions since they have the potential to effectively outlaw the use of liquid fuels in vehicles and trucks.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has issued a news statement stating that the organization supports the implementation of an all-encompassing plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by transportation. This plan places an emphasis on federal fuel laws, entire lifecycle vehicle standards, fuel/vehicle system optimization, and enabling infrastructure. The organization is concerned that the final CAFE standard will not include these aspects of vehicles.

The proposal made by the NHTSA on July 28, 2023 attempts to make cars and light trucks more fuel-efficient, with the end goal of achieving an average fuel economy for light-duty vehicles of 58 miles per gallon by the year 2032. 

According to Hupman, "We urge NHTSA and EPA to reconsider their narrowly focused proposals to better allow for emissions reductions from a multitude of fuel and vehicle technologies while preserving consumers' access to affordable, reliable, and efficient transportation," according to a press release released by API. 

In a press release, the American Petroleum Institute (API) states that it represents the interests of more than 11 million American workers who are employed in the natural gas and oil industries.