Trump Admin Slashes Clean Car Rules — SkimNews
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- Trump administration slashed clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions, reversing Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for model years 2022 through 2031
- Department of Transportation finalized the rollback, estimating it would reduce average new vehicle costs by $930 and save consumers $138bn over five years
- Sean Duffy launched the 'Freedom Means Affordable Cars' initiative, claiming the rule ends an 'illegal mandate' forcing automakers to produce expensive EVs
- Donald Trump said the relaxed mileage rules would save families 'thousands' and remove 'waste' from car manufacturing in America
- American Lung Association warned the rule will increase air pollution, harm health, and accelerate climate change, especially endangering children
- Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club condemned the rollback, saying it ignores clean tech feasibility and will make driving more expensive due to higher fuel use
Why it matters: The rollback cuts fuel efficiency gains by up to 10% annually compared to prior rules, increasing gasoline consumption by 100 billion gallons and CO2 emissions by 5% through 2050, while saving consumers $1,300 per vehicle but benefiting oil and auto industries in the short term.
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