US Eases Fuel Economy Rules, Targets 34.9 mpg by 2031
The Trump administration has released revised fuel economy standards that soften requirements for gasoline vehicles, projecting an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031.
The Trump administration unveiled revised fuel economy standards on Monday, easing the requirements that gasoline-powered cars and light trucks must meet in the coming years.
The new framework projects an average fuel economy of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031, a lower trajectory than what had previously been set for the American vehicle fleet.
The change covers both passenger cars and light trucks, the two categories that account for the bulk of vehicles sold in the United States.
The administration has framed the revision as part of a broader effort to roll back mandates that it says favour electric vehicle production over conventional gasoline models. Under the revised standards, manufacturers face less stringent efficiency targets for their gasoline line-ups.
The announcement marks a shift in the regulatory direction of US auto policy, with the federal government moving away from tighter mileage requirements and from rules designed to accelerate the shift toward electric vehicles.