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Trump Administration Moves to Weaken Fuel-Economy Standards by 2031

9/1/2026

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Trump administration will soon lower vehicle fuel-economy standards.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed a 34.5-mpg fleet average by 2031, down from 50.4 mpg under Biden.
NHTSA estimated the rule would increase fuel consumption by about 100 billion gallons through 2050.
The rule would raise fuel spending $185 billion and CO2 emissions roughly 5 % through 2050.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Trump administration will soon lower vehicle fuel-economy standards.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed a 34.5-mpg fleet average by 2031, down from 50.4 mpg under Biden.
NHTSA estimated the rule would increase fuel consumption by about 100 billion gallons through 2050.
The rule would raise fuel spending $185 billion and CO2 emissions roughly 5 % through 2050.