Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
The rule lowers the fleetwide target to 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031 and could add 22,111 tons of carbon dioxide a year, officials said.
- On Monday, the Trump administration finalized new vehicle fuel economy standards, requiring a fleet-wide average of 34.9 mpg by 2031, down from the previous 50.4 mpg goal under the Biden administration.
- Reversing the Biden administration's 2024 mandate, the new policy aims to align standards with market realities, addressing claims that previous rules forced automakers to produce expensive models consumers did not want.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated the ruling will cut average new car costs by $1,300 and collectively save Americans $138 billion over five years, while preventing over 300,000 serious injuries.
- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation welcomed the move as necessary, though the Sierra Club denounced the rollback, stating it gives automakers a "free pass on pollution" and harms public health.
- Beyond the mpg adjustments, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will scrap the CAFE credit trading program starting in 2028, a significant policy change amid fuel price volatility.
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