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US fuel economy regulations
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- 1Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards, Reclassifies Light Trucks●Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards and Changes How Light Trucks Are Classified
The Trump administration has announced a major rollback of US fuel-economy standards, cutting requirements for passenger vehicles and changing how light trucks are classified, a shift that would let larger pickups and SUVs face weaker efficiency rules. Auto industry and environmental groups are expected to clash over the move, which would reshape emissions and efficiency rules for a large share of vehicles sold in the United States.
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Donald Trump has announced new fuel economy standards, a move that could reshape requirements for automakers in the United States. Details of the specific mileage targets and timelines remain limited, and reactions from the auto industry and environmental groups are still emerging. Fuel economy rules affect vehicle costs, emissions and manufacturing plans across the sector.
- 3Trump administration rolls back US fuel economy standards▼The Trump administration unveiled rules rolling back the nation’s fuel economy standards, touting the move as a money-saving measure. The regulations further signal the end of federal support for nudging drivers to switch from gasoline to electric vehicles.
The Trump administration has unveiled rules loosening the nation's fuel economy standards, framing the change as a way to save consumers money. The regulations also mark a further retreat from federal policies encouraging drivers to switch from gasoline-powered cars to electric vehicles, reversing emissions and efficiency requirements that automakers had faced for years.