Trump Announces Overhaul of Biden Admin’s fuel efficiency standards
Motorists drive on Interstate 210 during the morning commute. President Donald Trump will reportedly announce new fuel economy standards today which will roll back fuel efficiency standards put in place by former President Joe Biden. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) President Donald Trump announced the termination and replacement of the Biden administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which had required automakers to achieve an industry-wide fleet average of about 50 miles per gallon for passenger cars and light trucks by model year 2031. The new proposal resets the standards to a 2022 baseline, mandating only a 0.5% annual increase in efficiency (down from Biden’s 2% per year), resulting in an average of roughly 34.5 mpg through 2031. This move, which was unveiled at a White House event, is projected to save consumers up to $109 billion over five years by reducing compliance costs for manufacturers, though left-wing environmentalist critics argue it will incre...