The Law Office of John Ratnaswamy, LLC, counsels and represents electric industry clients before utility commissions and on appeal.

The repeal is meant to save the industry $310 billion, but many critics argue the long term costs will far outweigh that figure.

The NHTSA says the old standards fell short, but environmental organizations, state, and local governments argue the new standards don't protect consumers.

The U.S. EPA says the changes will save $310 billion. The public interest groups say the financial and environmental cost will far outweigh that.