Trump Rolls Back Fuel Standards
The Trump administration on Monday announced it was slashing clean car rules that had been aimed at reducing planet-heating emissions and boosting electric vehicles.Reported by 3 of 10 outlets; wording from The Guardian.
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The new Trump administration rule reduces the previous average fuel economy requirement from 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031 to 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031.
In 2024, the Biden administration finalised rules to push automakers to build more electric vehicles to meet rising fuel-efficiency standards.
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The national average price for a gallon of gas was $4.47 on Sunday, up from $4.09 a month ago, according to the AAA motor club.
The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards set average fuel economy levels for carmakers.
Analysis
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“Less fuel-efficient cars mean more gas burned, spending more at the pump, and dirtier air in our communities,” Garcia wrote in a statement.
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How it changed
- 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.
- 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.
- 28 Sep
The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
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- 2 Oct
The Transportation Department has said the change could save American taxpayers $138bn over the next five years.
Coverage 16 articles
3 Oct Trump just made cars more affordable
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 reopened
NPR 28 Sep US finalises new lower fuel economy standards in boost for petrol-powered vehicles
The Straits Times
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28 Sep Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards for automakers
ABC News (US)
28 Sep Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards
CBS News
28 Sep The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
NPR
28 Sep Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
The Guardian
28 Sep The Latest: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards
Toronto Star
28 Sep Trump rolls back Biden fuel-efficiency rules, claiming $1,300 average savings for cars
Washington Examiner
28 Sep Trump guts fuel-efficiency rules as Americans get hammered at the pump
The Independent
28 Sep Trump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks
Toronto Star- 28 Sep Trump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks
The Independent 
27 Sep Trump to set new fuel economy standards and undo Biden-era ‘EV mandate’
Washington Examiner
27 Sep Trump to roll back fuel-efficiency rules in boost automakers
New York Post
26 Sep Trump says he is rolling back Biden-era US fuel economy rules for cars
Al Jazeera
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