Clean Coasts and Efficient Cars Act of 2010

This bill proposes a two-pronged approach to national energy policy by restricting offshore drilling and significantly increasing vehicle fuel efficiency standards. First, it would prohibit the federal government from issuing new leases or permits for oil and natural gas exploration and production along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, as well as specific sections of the Gulf of Mexico.

Second, the legislation would require the Department of Transportation to gradually raise fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks, aiming for a fleet-wide average of at least 55 miles per gallon by the year 2030. For citizens, this would likely result in a transition toward more fuel-efficient vehicle options and a reduction in domestic offshore energy production in the targeted coastal regions.