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- 1Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards, Alarming Climate and EV Advocates●Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate, Health, EV Market
The Trump administration has moved to roll back US fuel-economy standards, a policy change that critics say will increase emissions, worsen air pollution and undermine the electric vehicle market. The rollback is being reported as a significant blow to climate and public health goals, with automakers and environmental groups expected to weigh in on the consequences for the EV industry.
- 2Trump Administration Sharpens Rollback of Car Fuel Economy Rules▼Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars
The Trump administration has sharply scaled back federal fuel economy standards for new cars, weakening requirements that automakers improve mileage and cut emissions. The move reverses stricter rules put in place under earlier policy and is expected to lower compliance costs for carmakers while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about higher fuel use and pollution.