This is interesting since his record says otherwise.

2005: McCain Voted Against Increasing CAFE Standards. In 2005, McCain voted against an amendment that would mandate phased increases in CAFE standards. Passenger vehicles made before 2008 would have to average 25 miles per gallon, and the standard would gradually increase to 40 miles per gallon by model year 2016. By model year 2016, the standard would rise to an average of 27.5 miles per gallon. The amendment failed 28-67. [2005 Senate Vote 157, 6/23/05]

2003: McCain Voted Against Raising CAFE Standards. In 2003, McCain voted against an amendment that would mandate an increase in CAFE standards. Passenger vehicles made before 2006 would have to average 25 miles per gallon. After that, the standard would gradually increase to 40 miles per gallon by model year 2015. Non-passenger vehicles made before 2006 would have to average 17 miles per gallon. By model year 2015, they would have to average 27.5 miles per gallon. The amendment failed 32-65. [2003 Senate Vote #309, 7/29/2003]

2002: McCain Voted Against Directing The NHTSA To Set A New CAFE Standard Within 15 Months. McCain voted against passage of a bill that would overhaul the nation’s energy policies, restructure the electricity system and provide for approximately $15 billion in energy-related tax incentives. It also would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to set a new CAFE standard within 15 months to two years. It would encourage the use of alternative energy and require utilities to increase their reliance on renewable fuels. [2002 Senate Vote #94, 4/25/2002]

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