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Trump administration rolls back US fuel economy standards
Original: 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.
Why now: The new rules represent a major shift in US climate and auto policy with broad economic and environmental implications.
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