New Trump Measure Would Allow Cars to Consume More Fuel
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The U.S. government released new fuel efficiency standards on Monday that relax requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline cars and light trucks. The new rules were announced shortly after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, which caused oil prices to spike. This change deepens Trump's promise to roll back policies that encouraged or incentivized the production of electric vehicles, ultimately exposing the public to more vehicle pollution that contributes to global warming. The mileage standards, known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements, have been in place since the energy crisis of the 1970s and dictate how far new vehicles must travel on a gallon of gasoline. Over time, manufacturers have gradually improved the average efficiency of their vehicles.
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