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On Monday, the Trump administration announced revised fuel economy standards that roll back Biden-era regulations designed to reduce emissions and promote electric vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration projects these new standards will result in an average fleetwide fuel efficiency of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031, compared to 50.4 mpg under the previous rules. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy stated that the changes will reduce upfront vehicle costs for consumers and provide automakers with greater manufacturing flexibility, although this comes amidst higher gasoline prices due to tensions with Iran, averaging $4.47 per gallon according to AAA data.

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On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced he would roll back fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, reversing rules set by the Biden administration. In a social media post, Trump claimed the rollback would lower car prices, save families thousands of dollars on new vehicles, and boost American manufacturing jobs. The move would relax requirements to an average of 34.5 miles per gallon by 2031, down from the projected 50.4 mpg under Biden's regulations. Critics argue that the rollback could increase consumer costs at the pump and worsen air quality.

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Under the new Trump administration rule, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that the new standards will lead to a fleetwide average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031 — down from a projected 50.4 miles per gallon in 2031 under rules put in place by the Biden administration.

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The Trump administration unveiled new fuel economy standards on Monday, rolling back Biden-era rules aimed at cutting down emissions and encouraging more consumers to switch to electric vehicles. asserted

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Established by Congress in 1975, the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards dictate how many miles vehicles must be able to drive on a gallon of fuel, with specific standards for light-duty vehicles, as well as medium- and heavy-duty trucks. asserted

vehicles → establish → vehicles

Over time, automakers have gradually improved their vehicles' average fuel efficiency. asserted

automakers → improve → efficiency

standards → estimate → administration

In a statement Monday, the Department of Transportation said the new rules will lower the upfront cost of new vehicles by an average of $1,300 and give automakers more choice regarding the types of cars they manufacture. asserted

they → say → cars

"Thanks to President Trump's leadership, we have finally ended the illegal mandate that forced automakers to produce more expensive electric vehicles that American families didn't want," Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in a statement on Monday. asserted

Duffy → end → Monday

The Department of Transportation said the rule will help save Americans $138 billion over the next five years. asserted

rule → say → years

However, it comes at a time when drivers are spending significantly more money at the pump as the war with Iran disrupts the global flow of fuel. asserted

war → come → fuel

Gasoline prices averaged $4.47 on Monday, according to the AAA, up from $2.98 a gallon before the war. uncertain

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