Trump Finalizes Fuel-Economy Rollback — SkimNews
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- Trump administration on Monday finalized the rollback of a major fuel-economy standard for cars and trucks
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is implementing the rollback, per the article's lede
- Critics warn the rollback will cause more climate-warming pollution, human health problems, and higher fuel costs for consumers
Why it matters: Consumers face higher fuel costs at the pump while tailpipe emissions from new vehicles rise, reversing prior federal progress on vehicle efficiency. Automakers also gain relief from tightening efficiency mandates that had been pushing them toward greater electrification.
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