cars and light trucks

The Trump administration has announced a sharp rollback of federal fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks, easing requirements that automakers improve efficiency. The move reduces pressure on manufacturers to sell electric and hybrid vehicles and is expected to lower compliance costs while drawing criticism from environmental groups who warn it will increase emissions and fuel consumption.

The US Department of Transportation is moving to weaken federal fuel economy standards, rolling back emissions-related efficiency requirements for cars and light trucks. The change would allow automakers to sell less efficient vehicles, reversing rules tightened under previous administrations. Critics warn it will increase fuel costs and pollution, while industry groups have long argued the stricter standards were costly and impractical.