Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
The Trump administration plans to introduce new fuel economy standards that would relax pollution control requirements for automakers regarding gasoline-powered vehicles.
The new standards set the industry fleetwide average for light-duty vehicles at roughly 34.9 miles per gallon in the 2031 model year, down from a projected 50.4 miles per gallon in 2031 under rules put in place by the Biden administration.
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