Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards
The Trump administration unveiled new fuel economy standards on Monday, rolling back Biden-era rules aimed at cutting down emissions and encouraging more consumers to switch to electric vehicles.
Established by Congress in 1975, the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards dictate how many miles vehicles must be able to travel per gallon of fuel, with specific standards for light-duty vehicles, as well as medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Over time, automakers have gradually improved their vehicles' average fuel efficiency.
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