GoKawiilNHTSA finalizes rollback of Biden-era fuel economy standards
The Department of Transportation announced Monday that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized new corporate average fuel economy rules, replacing Biden-era targets. The previous standard called for new vehicles to average 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031; the new rule lowers that requirement to 34.9 miles per gallon.
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The administration argues the change will lower new-car prices by easing compliance costs for automakers, though that outcome is not guaranteed and depends on how manufacturers respond. A lower fuel-economy bar could reduce pressure on automakers to invest in electrification and lightweight technology, with potential consequences for fuel costs to consumers and emissions over time.
- New fuel economy target cut from 50.4 mpg to 34.9 mpg by 2031
- Rule finalized by NHTSA under the Department of Transportation
- Administration says the rollback will help lower new-vehicle prices
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-28
Published there as: “Trump rolls back a major Biden-era car rule. Here’s how it could affect your next vehicle”
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