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US Fuel Economy Rollback Projected to Cost Lives
Original: The Government Rolled Back Fuel Economy Standards. Here's How Many Lives It Will Cost
The US government has weakened federal fuel economy standards, a move analysts at InsideEVs warn could lead to additional deaths. Weaker efficiency rules generally mean vehicles burn more fuel and can be built heavier, which safety researchers link to higher fatality rates in crashes. Critics argue the rollback prioritizes automaker cost savings over public health and safety.
Why now: A recent regulatory rollback on fuel economy has prompted warnings about its public safety consequences.
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