AFPM Expands Campaign Spotlighting Biden Car Ban Policies to Nine States Ahead of Likely Senate Votes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the United States Senate expected to vote soon on at least two measures to block or overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s newly finalized passenger vehicle regulations—policy that will functionally ban most new gas cars and trucks in less than a decade—the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is launching a new ad buy today urging Americans in nine battleground states to contact their Senators with an appeal to stop the car ban.
API, AFPM Urge Congress to Overturn Unlawful EV Mandate for Heavy Trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers today issued the following statement on EPA’s newly finalized heavy-duty vehicle standards covering model years 2027 through 2032.
ExxonMobil's Karen McKee named 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is pleased to announce ExxonMobil’s Karen McKee—president of ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company—as the 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient for her outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community. McKee received the award today, March 25 during the International Petrochemical Conference in San Antonio, Texas hosted by AFPM.
Updated: What to know about EPA’s passenger vehicle standards
Reports indicate EPA will be finalizing a major regulation for U.S. passenger vehicles this Wednesday, March 20. Ahead of that announcement, please see a compiled list of frequently asked questions about EPA’s policy and how it aims to force national electric vehicle adoption.
AFPM & API: EPA vehicle regulation will eliminate most new gas cars in less than a decade
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on EPA’s newly finalized light-duty vehicle standards covering model years 2027-2032.
AFPM launches second round of ads spotlighting gas car ban policies across battleground states
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is launching a second round of issue ads to inform consumers about the Biden administration’s policy agenda rushing to ban sales of new gas vehicles.
AFPM: Final RMP regulation puts barriers in the way of U.S. fuel & petrochemical production
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s newly finalized Risk Management Program (RMP) revisions.
AFPM urges EPA to reject California’s gas car ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) submitted comments Tuesday to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency not to authorize California’s ban on sales of new gas, diesel, flex fuel and traditional hybrid vehicles.
AFPM responds to EPA’s final rule to eliminate RVP waiver for summertime gasoline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Senior Director of Fuels & Vehicle Policy Patrick Kelly today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to grant RVP petitions and expand E15 sales in select Midwest states beginning in 2025.