Trump Administration Proposes Transportation Rule that Would Force Americans to Pay More at Pump
Key Takeaway
A proposed rollback of CAFE standards signals a policy shift that could increase transportation fuel costs and emissions, indirectly influencing broader energy and environmental considerations for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •The Trump administration has proposed rolling back federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.
- •This policy change is projected to increase fuel costs for consumers and lead to less fuel-efficient vehicles.
- •The rollback is also expected to worsen air pollution and negatively impact public health, raising emissions concerns.
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In Addition to Rising Costs, Less Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Also Increase Air Pollution & Worsen Public Health WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Trump administration proposed a rule that would roll back federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, commonly known as fuel economy standards. Transportation is the second largest household expenditure behind housing for American ... [continued] The post Trump Administration Proposes Transportation Rule that Would Force Americans to Pay More at Pump appeared first on CleanTechnica .