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Trump administration slashes fuel economy requirement to 34.9 mpg
Original: Trump administration cuts fuel economy requirement to 34.9 mpg from 50 in effort to improve vehicle affordability
The Trump administration has cut the US fuel economy requirement to 34.9 mpg from 50 mpg, framing the change as a way to make vehicles more affordable for American consumers. The rollback significantly loosens efficiency standards for automakers, and it is drawing attention because it reverses climate and emissions policy while raising questions about consumer fuel costs and environmental impact.
Why now: The sharp rollback of fuel efficiency standards has major implications for car prices, emissions and climate policy, making it highly contested news.
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- Trump administration cuts fuel economy requirement to 34.9 mpg from 50 in effort to improve vehicle affordability · Automotive News
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