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Trump Proposes Rollback of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Mileage Standards

2/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will roll back mileage standards for heavy-duty pickups and vans, citing a letter from NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison.
The proposal would replace current rules with more realistic standards, arguing that existing regulations harm consumers and business owners.
The Biden administration had tightened these standards for heavy-duty vehicles to achieve 35 miles per gallon by 2035.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will roll back mileage standards for heavy-duty pickups and vans, citing a letter from NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison.
The proposal would replace current rules with more realistic standards, arguing that existing regulations harm consumers and business owners.
The Biden administration had tightened these standards for heavy-duty vehicles to achieve 35 miles per gallon by 2035.