Trump says he ended Biden electric vehicle rule, updated fuel economy standards
President Donald Trump announced he approved new fuel economy standards that roll back regulations introduced under the Biden administration. The updated standards relax regulatory requirements for automakers regarding gasoline-powered cars and light trucks, cutting miles-per-gallon targets. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the rule, projecting that the changes will cut the average price of a new vehicle by $1,300 and save Americans $138 billion over five years. The administration released the new rules on Monday.
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- ✓ President Donald Trump announced he approved new fuel economy standards rolling back Biden-era rules.
- ✓ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the rule, projecting it will cut the average price of a new vehicle by $1,300 and save Americans $138 billion over five years.
- ✓ The Trump administration released the new fuel economy standards on Monday.
What changed
The Trump administration finalized and released new fuel economy standards that gut clean car rules and end the Biden-era electric vehicle push.
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Trump Administration Rolls Back Biden Fuel Economy Standards
President Donald Trump announced he approved new fuel economy standards that roll back regulations introduced under the Biden administration. The updated standards relax regulatory requirements for automakers regarding gasoline-powered cars and light trucks, cutting miles-per-gallon targets. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the rule, projecting that the changes will cut the average price of a new vehicle by $1,300 and save Americans $138 billion over five years. The administration released the new rules on Monday.
Why it matters
The move dismantles a Biden-era regulatory push intended to steer automakers toward electric vehicles and control pollution. The Trump administration argues that the less stringent mileage requirements will lower the price of new vehicles and save Americans thousands of dollars. Critics warn that the rollback carries a significant environmental cost and will likely raise fuel costs for drivers.
What is confirmed
- President Donald Trump announced he approved new fuel economy standards rolling back Biden-era rules.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the rule, projecting it will cut the average price of a new vehicle by $1,300 and save Americans $138 billion over five years.
- The Trump administration released the new fuel economy standards on Monday.
Still unconfirmed
- Critics say the rollback comes at a significant environmental cost.
- The roll back is expected to raise fuel costs.
What to watch next
- Autom automaker compliance changes resulting from the new standards
- Legal challenges from environmental groups or states regarding the gutted clean car rules
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- CNBC — Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards rolling back Biden-era rules
- Fox Business — Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards ending Biden-era electric vehicle mandate
- Politico — Trump slashes Biden-era fuel economy standards for cars
- Reuters — Trump says he approved fuel economy standards ending Biden EV mandate
- The New York Times — Trump Administration Plans to Gut Clean Car Rules
- Bloomberg — Trump Set to Roll Back Biden-Era Auto Fuel Economy Standards
- The Hill — Trump says he ended Biden electric vehicle rule, updated fuel economy standards
- Automotive News — Trump to unveil rollback of Biden fuel-economy mandates Monday
- WXLV — Trump says he approved rollback of Biden-era fuel economy rules, cutting mpg targets
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- www.whitehouse.gov — President Donald J. Trump - The White House
- www.wral.com — The Latest: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards :: WRAL.com
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