NHTSA Finalizes Fuel Economy Rollback — SkimNews
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- Trump administration finalized the rollback of a major fuel-economy standard for cars and trucks on Monday
- NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) carried out the rollback, operating as part of the Transportation Department
- Critics say the rollback will produce more climate-warming pollution and human health problems
- Critics also warn consumers will face higher fuel costs as a result
- The rollback lands as a blow to the EV market, weakening regulatory pressure on automakers to electrify
Why it matters: Weaker fuel-economy standards mean drivers burn more gasoline and face higher fuel costs at the pump, automakers face less pressure to build EVs, and critics warn of added air pollution and public-health harm — a triple hit to consumers, climate, and the EV transition.
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