Overview 

SGS INSPIRE is hosting an expert discussion on recent policy measures and regulatory developments impacting the U.S. transportation sector. Joining this timely conversation will be Paul Winters, Public Affairs and Federal Communications Director at Clean Fuels Alliance America, alongside Jorge Sierra, North America Market Analyst at SGS INSPIRE 


Key topics will include: 

  • The suspension of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
  • The review of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vehicle GHG and Fuel Efficiency Standards,
  • Potential modifications to Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
  • The suspension of Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Funding and potential repealing or weakening EV mandates
  • The anticipated effects of trade Tariffs
  • Positive impact arising from the measures: reduction of compliance costs, opportunities for domestic biofuels, projected support for ethanol


Agenda 

  • Overview of energy and environmental policies during Trump's first mandate (2017-2021) 
  • Recent decisions and announcements affecting the transportation sector  

  • Discussion on the anticipated effects, especially on biomass-based diesel  


Target Audience 

The webinar is aimed at all the professionals involved in the fuels and transportation sectors, including refiners and biofuel producers, engine and vehicle parts manufacturers, fuel traders, and policymakers.