The Trump Administration Is About To Gut Biden-Era Fuel Economy Standards - Jalopnik

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the Trump administration is preparing to announce substantially lower fuel-economy standards, reversing Biden-era rules meant to push automakers toward more efficient vehicles. While no official details are released, automakers expect a proposal similar to one NHTSA issued in December. Under that approach, fleet-wide averages would fall to 34.5 mpg by 2031 from a Biden target of 50.4 mpg. The NHTSA December proposal would also retroactively revise down the 2022 standard, making compliance easier for automakers. The article cites expected cuts in new vehicle costs of $930, but also projects higher fuel consumption and emissions.