Trump cuts fuel economy standards back to 2014 levels
Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation has lowered the fuel economy standards for vehicles to levels last seen in 2014, aiming for about 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031. This change reverses previous stricter rules that encouraged more electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and removes some credits that helped automakers meet tougher standards.Key Facts
- The new fuel economy goal is 34.9 miles per gallon by the 2031 car model year.
- This standard is lower than the rules set in 2020 during President Trump’s previous administration.
- The new rule removes emissions credits from 2028, which previously helped car makers avoid investing in cleaner engines.
- Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) will no longer count toward automakers' average fuel economy.
- The rule tightens regulations on how light trucks are classified, aiming to better reflect their actual use by 2030.
- Past standards from 2012 aimed for up to 54 mpg by 2025 but were rolled back under President Trump’s earlier administration.
- The Biden administration had tried to strengthen standards and encourage smaller, lighter vehicles before this rollback.
- The changes come while fuel prices are rising, which may affect families’ transportation costs.
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