Trump Administration Proposes Lower Fuel Economy Standards

The Trump administration proposes lowering fuel economy standards for new cars and trucks, reducing the required average miles per gallon from fifty-four to thirty-four-point-five by 2031. This move aims to make it easier for car manufacturers to sell gasoline-powered vehicles, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announcing changes for model years 2022 through 2031. The new plan suggests a smaller annual increase in fuel efficiency requirements, potentially lowering the upfront cost of a new vehicle by about nine hundred dollars but significantly increasing American fuel consumption. The proposal also ends the practice of automakers trading credits for fuel-saving features, benefiting electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla and Rivian. President Trump is expected to promote this proposal alongside the CEOs of Stellantis and Ford Motor, with environmental groups expressing concerns about potential increases in fuel costs for drivers. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.