Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules

Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over the relaxation of vehicle fuel economy rules. The plaintiffs argue the changes will increase pollution and gas consumption by making vehicles less efficient.
DETROIT (AP) — A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules, a decision that the group says will make vehicles less efficient, contribute to more pollution and increase gas consumption. On Monday, the Trump administration lowered Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE,...
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