arstechnica.com
The second Trump administration is weakening fuel economy standards, aiming for a 34.5 mpg fleet average by 2031, far below Obama’s original 50.4 mpg target and Biden’s revised goals. This rollback, justified by claims of reducing car costs by $900, involves removing EV incentives and halting penalties for exceeding fuel economy targets. Ironically, amidst this move, Trump expressed admiration for Japanese Kei cars and called for their legalization in the US, creating confusion around the administration’s automotive policy. Critics argue that while car prices may decrease, the added fuel costs will ultimately outweigh the savings.
