The Trump administration has finalized a major rollback of fuel economy standards for new vehicles, scrapping stricter Biden-era regulations that included an electric vehicle mandate. Officials framed the move as part of an initiative to lower costs for consumers while easing the transition to cleaner transportation. Critics warn the changes will lead to significantly higher gasoline consumption nationwide, reversing progress toward reduced emissions. The decision marks a sharp reversal in federal policy on automotive efficiency amid a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles.
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