Summary
President Donald Trump plans to announce changes to vehicle fuel economy rules to make them less strict. This change would allow carmakers to produce gasoline vehicles with lower fuel efficiency requirements through 2031.
Key Facts
- President Trump is announcing weaker rules for vehicle fuel economy.
- The announcement is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday.
- The new plan would lower requirements for cars and trucks to control pollution.
- The changes would apply to vehicles through the model year 2031.
- The plan reverses previous policies aimed at promoting cleaner and more efficient vehicles.
- The Trump administration states the new rules will increase access to more affordable gasoline vehicles.
