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Fuel economy rule rollbacks expected to boost pickup trucks and V-8 engines
Original: Why fuel economy rule rollbacks will spur a boom in pickup trucks and V-8 engines
Loosening US fuel economy standards is expected to trigger increased production and sales of pickup trucks and V-8 engines, which are cheaper to build under weaker efficiency requirements. Automakers could shift their lineups toward larger vehicles and big engines that were constrained by stricter rules. The change is drawing attention for what it means for emissions, gas prices and the future of American car manufacturing.
Why now: News of regulatory rollbacks on fuel economy has renewed debate over its impact on the auto market and emissions.
United Statesautomakerspickup trucksV-8 engines
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