GoKawiilTrump administration to unveil weaker fuel economy standards for cars
The Trump administration is set to release new fuel economy standards Monday that would lower fleetwide mileage requirements for gasoline-powered cars and light trucks, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The proposed target is roughly 34.5 miles per gallon by 2031, down from the 50.4 mpg figure projected under Biden-era rules.
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The move continues a pattern of the administration unwinding EV-related incentives, including ending tailpipe emission limits, eliminating fines for automakers missing mileage targets, and canceling EV purchase tax credits. Trump has framed the change as lowering car costs and boosting domestic production, though the administration has not detailed how the relaxed standards would affect vehicle prices or emissions, and automakers have not yet commented on specifics.
- New standards would cut projected 2031 fuel economy target from 50.4 mpg to about 34.5 mpg
- Announcement continues Trump's rollback of Biden-era EV incentives and tailpipe rules
- Automakers GM, Stellantis and Ford have not yet responded to requests for comment
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-28
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