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Iowa Attorney General Announces Victory in Fight to Defend Ethanol

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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has declared victory in a lawsuit against the Biden administration's electric vehicle handout, which overstated the efficiency of electric cars by more than six times. The lawsuit, led by Iowa with a 13-state coalition, alleged that the rule violated the Administrative Procedure Act and exceeded the Department of Energy's authority. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has agreed, stating that the challenged rule went beyond what Congress authorized, effectively ending the Biden administration's "war on gas vehicles."

Key Takeaways:

  • The Biden administration's rule overstated the efficiency of electric cars by more than six times, harming car owners, manufacturers, and producers of liquid fuels like ethanol and biodiesel.
  • The 13-state coalition, led by Iowa, filed a lawsuit against the rule, stating that it violated the Administrative Procedure Act and exceeded the Department of Energy's authority.
  • The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit agreed with the coalition, stating that the challenged rule went beyond what Congress authorized and erased it in full.
  • The victory is a significant win for Iowa ethanol, with Attorney General Bird stating, "This is a victory for all Americans, but especially for Iowa ethanol."
  • The lawsuit was joined by 12 other states, including Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah, as well as the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce.
  • The decision ensures that the Biden administration's manipulation of policies intended to help renewable fuels cannot be used to hurt renewable fuels and help electric cars.

Statistics:

  • Over 6 times: The Biden administration's rule overstated the efficiency of electric cars by more than six times.
  • 13-state coalition: The lawsuit was led by Iowa with a coalition of 13 states.
  • 1 federal court : The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit heard the case.

Sources:

  • [Iowa Attorney General's Office]
  • [United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit]
  • [The American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce]
  • [Iowa-led 13-state coalition of states]

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