CleanTechnica•7 months ago
Rolling Back Fuel Economy Standards Means Higher Costs for Drivers, and a Worsening Climate
- •A proposal to weaken federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards is being considered, aiming to dismantle a key consumer protection policy.
- •This policy rollback is projected to increase costs for drivers due to less efficient vehicles.
- •The weakening of CAFE rules is expected to worsen climate outcomes by increasing transportation sector emissions.
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