CAFE norms: Consensus lost

At the time of consultations in 2024, the lone carmaker's proposal for weight-based leniency had some backing from two other automobile companies.

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But after the latest development, these two automobile companies have reaffirmed their support for the December consensus. Siam is currently under intense discussions with its members, but sources said it was expected to communicate formally to the government that the industry stands by the earlier agreed position, which did not seek any weight-based exemptions.