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A Retreat from Progress: The Human and Economic Cost of Weakening Fuel Economy Standards

The Trump administration has rolled back stringent vehicle fuel economy standards, projecting a fleet average of roughly 34.9 mpg by 2031 instead of the previous target of 50.4 mpg. This deliberate dismantling of environmental progress is a shocking abdication of responsibility that will poison our air, shackle consumers to volatile gas prices, and betray future generations for the short-term profit of polluting industries.