Environmental groups sue Trump administration over vehicle MPG rollback
Summary
Environmental groups sued President Trump's administration for lowering fuel efficiency rules for cars. They say this change will cause more gasoline use, higher costs at gas stations, and more pollution.Key Facts
- President Trump's administration reduced the fuel efficiency requirement from 50.4 miles per gallon to 34.9 mpg by 2031.
- The rollback changes the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that automakers must follow.
- The Department of Transportation said the new rules will lower car prices by about $1,300 and reduce oil use.
- Environmental groups argue the rollback will increase fuel costs and boost greenhouse gas emissions.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the rollback stops a rule requiring more expensive electric cars.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals against officials including Sean Duffy and Jonathan Morrison.
- The transportation sector caused 28% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, according to the EPA.
- Gasoline prices have risen from about $3.16 a year ago to $4.40 per gallon recently.
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