Multiple Automakers Side With Trump On California Emissions Rules

The transcript discusses the Trump administration's decision to revoke California's authority to set its own emissions and fuel economy standards. The Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation, including major automakers, supports federal regulation over state-specific rules. California, however, remains committed to its air quality goals and has agreements with some automakers for more fuel-efficient vehicles. This move has led to legal challenges from a coalition of states and cities against the federal government.

What was the main reason for the Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation to support the Trump administration?

• To support California's authority

• To oppose all environmental regulations

• To ensure standards are set by federal regulators

• To set stricter emissions standards

What is the focus of the coalition's intervention in the lawsuit?

• The content of the standards

• The elimination of all standards

• The increase of fuel prices

• The application of the standards

How did California respond to the revocation of its authority?

• By banning certain automakers

• By stopping all emissions regulations

• By continuing to meet national air quality standards

• By increasing vehicle taxes

Which automakers agreed with California to produce more fuel-efficient cars?

• BMW, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen

• Nissan and Hyundai

• General Motors and Toyota

• Fiat and Chrysler

What was the reaction of the Justice Department to the automakers' agreement with California?

• They ignored the agreement

• They praised the automakers

• They supported the agreement

• They challenged the agreement legally