Trump Rolls Back Fuel Standards

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1. 26 Sep

   Under rules finalised by the Biden administration in 2024, the required fleetwide fuel economy was scheduled to rise from 39.1 miles per gallon (mpg) to about 50.4mpg by 2031.

   6 outlets · Al Jazeera
2. 27 Sep

   The national average for a gallon of regular gas hit $4.48 on Saturday, according to AAA, up from $3.14 per gallon a year ago.

   4 outlets · New York Post
3. 28 Sep

   The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars

   9 outlets · NPR
4. 2 Oct

   The Transportation Department has said the change could save American taxpayers $138bn over the next five years.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 16 articles

• 3 Oct Trump just made cars more affordableThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the Trump-era regulations lowered the projected 2031 fleet requirement for car fuel efficiency from about 50 miles per gallon to 35 mpg, compared to a target of around 30 mpg in 2024. This move aims to make vehicles more affordable by giving manufacturers greater flexibility to meet consumer preferences rather than stringent government mandates pushing towards…Washington Examiner
• 2 Oct California leads lawsuit against Trump fuel efficiency standards rollback
  Al Jazeera
• 29 Sep Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards. And, Cornell fraternity rape case reopenedThe Trump administration is rolling back federal fuel-economy standards for new vehicles, requiring automakers to improve efficiency by only up to 1% annually until an average of 34.9 miles per gallon is reached by 2031. Critics argue that this could increase long-term fuel costs and pollution, while also putting U.S. automakers at a disadvantage in markets moving towards electric vehicles. New York prosecutors are…NPR
• 28 Sep US finalises new lower fuel economy standards in boost for petrol-powered vehiclesThe US Transportation Department finalized new vehicle fuel economy standards on September 28, significantly lowering them compared to previous Biden-era requirements. The new standards will set a fleetwide average of 14.7 km per liter by 2031, down from the earlier target of 21.4 kml under Biden’s plan. These changes are expected to reduce manufacturers’ compliance costs but increase fuel consumption and carbon…The Straits Times
• 28 Sep Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards for automakersThe Trump administration is rolling back fuel economy standards for automakers, reducing the average requirement from 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031 to 34.9 mpg by 2031 and removing incentives for electric vehicle production. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy claims these changes will make vehicles more affordable while improving safety, estimating potential savings of $138 billion over five years. The…ABC News (US)
• 28 Sep Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standardsOn Monday, the Trump administration announced revised fuel economy standards that roll back Biden-era regulations designed to reduce emissions and promote electric vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration projects these new standards will result in an average fleetwide fuel efficiency of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031, compared to 50.4 mpg under the previous rules. Transportation Secretary Sean P…CBS News
• 28 Sep The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new carsThe Trump administration has rolled back fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles, requiring automakers to achieve only a 1% annual increase in fleet-wide average fuel economy instead of the previous 2%. The revised CAFE standards aim for an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031, compared to Biden's target of 50.4 mpg. The administration claims this change will lower new car prices by about $1,300 on average…NPR
• 28 Sep Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissionsThe Trump administration has rolled back clean car regulations designed to decrease climate emissions, reversing requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline vehicles between model years 2022 and 2031. This decision aims to reduce the cost of new cars by $1,300 on average over five years but faces criticism from environmental groups who argue that it will exacerbate fuel costs and greenhouse gas…The Guardian
• 28 Sep The Latest: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standardsThe Trump administration has lowered fuel economy standards for gasoline-powered cars and light trucks, reducing regulatory requirements on automakers to control pollution. The new rules set a fleetwide average of approximately 34.9 miles per gallon for the 2031 model year, compared to the Biden-era estimate of 50.4 miles per gallon. Critics argue that these changes come at a significant environmental cost and align…Toronto Star
• 28 Sep Trump rolls back Biden fuel-efficiency rules, claiming $1,300 average savings for carsThe Transportation Department under the Trump administration has rolled back fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles that were set by the Biden administration, claiming this will save consumers an average of $1,300 per new vehicle. The rollback reduces the fleet-average fuel economy to 34.9 mpg by model year 2031 from the Biden-era target of 50.4 mpg. Secretary Sean Duffy argues that these changes will make vehicles…Washington Examiner

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