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Trump cuts US fuel economy standards to 34.5 mpg
Original: Trump is slashing fuel economy standards for cars, cutting the Biden-era 50 mpg target to 34.5 mpg
The Trump administration is rolling back federal fuel economy standards for cars, lowering the target from the roughly 50 mpg set under President Biden to 34.5 mpg. The change relaxes requirements on automakers to improve efficiency, reversing a signature Biden-era climate policy. Supporters say it will make vehicles cheaper, while critics warn it will increase fuel consumption and emissions.
Why now: The rollback reverses a major Biden-era climate and auto regulation, drawing attention from both supporters and environmental critics.
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- Trump is slashing fuel economy standards for cars, cutting the Biden-era 50 mpg target to 34.5 mpg · qz.com
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