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- 1Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate and EV Market▼Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate, Health, EV Market
The Trump administration has moved to sharply roll back US fuel-economy standards, weakening requirements that automakers improve gas mileage. Environmental groups say the change will increase emissions, worsen air quality and slow the shift to electric vehicles, while industry faces uncertainty over future efficiency rules. The decision is drawing criticism from climate and health advocates who see it as a major reversal of US climate policy.
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The Trump administration has moved to end stricter fuel-economy requirements for vehicles, rolling back tougher efficiency standards. The decision is expected to ease compliance costs for automakers while drawing criticism from environmental groups and states that back tighter emissions rules. Observers are weighing the impact on car prices, gasoline consumption and US climate commitments.
- 3Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards▼Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards and Changes How Light Trucks Are Classified
The Trump administration has announced a sharp rollback of US fuel-economy standards, while also changing how light trucks are classified under federal rules. The move lowers efficiency requirements for new vehicles and redefines vehicle categories in a way that affects pickups and SUVs. It is expected to draw opposition from environmental groups and states, while automakers may welcome reduced compliance costs.
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The Trump administration has completed its rollback of federal fuel-economy standards, weakening requirements that auto manufacturers improve the average fuel efficiency of new vehicles. The move reverses stricter rules adopted under the Biden administration, which were aimed at cutting gasoline consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions. The change is expected to draw legal challenges from states and environmental groups, while automakers weigh how the looser standards affect their production plans.