Since taking office, President Donald Trump has been eyeing ways of rolling back fuel economy standards set by his predecessor, most recently citing larger vehicles are safer.
Trump’s staff at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests reducing fuel economy standards to 35.7 mpg by 2026, from 46.6 mpg under Obama’s targets.
“Consumers are buying large SUVs that get 15-20 mpg, as if gas is going to remain in the mid $2 range forever. The demand will shift to light-duty vehicles, and all the supposed safety gains from larger vehicles being considered by the Trump administration now will be an afterthought.”
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