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New CAFE Rules Redefine 'Trucks' by Utility, Not Size

The Trump administration has finalized a major overhaul of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, replacing outdated 1975 definitions for 'light trucks' with a new performance-based metric. Starting in model year 2030, vehicles will be classified as trucks only if their combined towing and payload capacity exceeds 8,500 pounds. This change aims to close a loophole that allowed many crossovers to avoid stricter passenger car efficiency rules, potentially forcing automakers to improve fuel economy in the midsize SUV segment.

via The Drive|

#automotive-policy #cafe-standards #emissions-regulations

policy-and-environment10 days ago•5 min saved

Federal MPG Rollback Sparks Legal Clash and Industry Strategy Shifts

The Trump administration finalized new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, lowering the 2031 vehicle efficiency requirement to 34.9 miles per gallon, a sharp drop from the 50.4 mpg target set under the Biden administration. This move eliminates federal incentives for electric vehicles and is expected to increase gasoline consumption and pollution. California, which faces some of the nation's highest fuel costs, is preparing to challenge the rule in court, arguing it undermines state climate goals. While automakers like Stellantis welcome the relaxed standards, General Motors has signaled it will maintain long-term EV investments despite the regulatory shift.

via Los Angeles Times|

#automotive-regulation #cafe-standards #california-climate-law

policy-and-environment11 days ago•33 min saved

DOT Finalizes 'Freedom Means Affordable Cars' Rule, Setting 2031 Fuel Economy Target at 34.9 MPG

The US Department of Transportation has finalized new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, lowering the 2031 fleet average target to 34.9 miles per gallon. This move replaces Biden-era rules that required 50.4 mpg by 2031 and eliminates credit trading for electric vehicles. While the administration claims the rule will save consumers $1,300 per vehicle, critics argue it will increase fuel costs and harm air quality.

via The Verge|

#automaker-regulation #cafe-standards #department-of-transportation

automotive-industry-news11 days ago•0 min saved

Trump slashes US fuel efficiency targets to 34.5 mpg, reversing Biden EV push

US President Donald Trump has approved new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that significantly lower vehicle efficiency requirements, effectively reversing policies that incentivized electric vehicle adoption. The new rules aim to reduce car prices and encourage domestic manufacturing, though critics argue they lag behind global trends.

via Al Jazeera|

#automotive-industry-news #automotive-policy #cafe-standards

energy-and-climate12 days ago•2 min saved

Trump slashes auto fuel standards to 34.5 mpg, gutting EV mandates

President Trump approved new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards on September 26, 2026, slashing efficiency targets for passenger vehicles by nearly one-third. The new rules lower the fleetwide average requirement to 34.5 miles per gallon by model year 2031, replacing Biden-era mandates that demanded 50.4 mpg. This move effectively ends federal incentives for electric vehicle adoption, though its impact is limited by recent legislation that removed penalties for non-compliance.

via Politico|

#automotive-policy #cafe-standards #electric-vehicles

policy1 month ago•7 min saved

Proposed fuel standards could raise U.S. gas costs by around 45% amid energy crisis

Electrek reports that the Department of Transportation is poised to announce new fuel-economy standards that would lower the fleet’s average mpg from about 50.4 to 34.5, potentially increasing the average fuel bill by roughly 45% as energy prices remain high. The piece frames this as a GOP-led effort to roll back efficiency rules, citing a DOE analysis predicting higher gas prices and noting substantial public opposition and ongoing legal challenges to related regulations.

via Electrek|

#cafe-standards #department-of-transportation #fuel-economy

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

DOJ Sues California Over State EV Rules Citing Federal Preemption

The DOJ, on behalf of NHTSA, filed suit to stop California’s EV mileage mandate, arguing it’s preempted by federal law and would force nationwide production changes, part of a broader effort to roll back state fuel-economy policies and protect consumers from higher costs.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#cafe-standards #california #doj-lawsuit

politics10 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Announces Major Reset of Fuel Economy Standards and Policies

President Trump announced a reset of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, reversing the Biden Administration's stricter targets, which were seen as unrealistic and costly. This move aims to save American families $109 billion over five years, reduce vehicle costs, and prevent unnecessary shifts to electric vehicles, while also protecting the auto industry from fines and ensuring feasible standards for automakers.

via The White House (.gov)|

#automakers #biden #cafe-standards

politics10 months ago•1 min saved

White House Plans to Roll Back Fuel Economy Standards Amid Cost Concerns

The Trump administration is set to announce plans to roll back the Biden-era fuel economy standards, which aimed for about 50 mpg by 2031, with the announcement scheduled for Wednesday from the Oval Office, signaling a potential shift away from support for electric vehicles and stricter efficiency regulations.

via CNBC|

#biden #cafe-standards #electric-vehicles

politics10 months ago•4 min saved

White House Plans to Roll Back Fuel Economy Standards Amid Affordability Concerns

The White House plans to roll back a rule that would have saved Americans $23 billion on fuel costs by requiring higher fuel economy standards, a move that is expected to increase fuel prices and demand, with significant political and environmental implications.

via Electrek|

#cafe-standards #energy-policy #fuel-costs