Summary:
The Trump administration has relaxed vehicle fuel efficiency standards that previously required automakers to ensure that their cars and light trucks consume less fuel. While the Biden-era standards were expected to bring the average fuel efficiency of the U.S. vehicle fleet to 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031, the Trump administration on Monday lowered that metric to 34.9 miles per gallon.
Although the Trump administration claims that this move will reduce the cost of car ownership, opponents point out that car owners may need to spend more money on fuel as a result. Additionally, this adjustment could lead to more pollution and exacerbate climate change.
The Trump administration said the move would reduce the average price of new cars in the United States by $1,300.
According to the Biden administration, its adjustment plan, which would increase fuel economy requirements by 2% each year between 2027 and 2031 model years, would have saved drivers more than $600 in fuel costs over the life of the vehicle.
President Trump touted the change in a post on the Truth Social platform over the weekend.
He wrote: "This is a big day for American autoworkers and car buyers! I just approved new fuel economy standards and repealed Sleepy Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg's ridiculous electric vehicle mandate."
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