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The Trump administration proposed resetting the Transportation Department standard to require automakers to achieve an average of 34.5 miles per gallon for the full lineup of cars they sell by 2031.
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Trump administration proposed resetting Transportation Department standard to require automakers achieve 34.5 miles per gallon by 2031
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{
    "year": "2031",
    "statistic": "34.5 miles per gallon",
    "organization": "Transportation Department",
    "administration": "Trump"
}
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Created
February 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM (7 months ago)
Last Updated
February 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM (7 months ago)

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/climate/endangerment-finding-auto-emissions-regulations.html
With Latest Rollback, the U.S. Essentially Has No Clean-Car Rules
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1 month ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/climate/endangerment-finding-auto-emissions-regulations.html

The Trump administration's rollback of the 'endangerment finding' effectively removes U.S. clean-car rules, potentially increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Experts predict this will make American cars less competitive globally. The decision faces legal challenges and could impact the auto industry's future.

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Trump Administration Plans to Gut Clean Car Rules
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/26/climate/trump-fuel-economy-car-rules.html

The Trump administration plans to significantly scale back fuel-efficiency rules for new cars and light trucks, weakening efforts to reduce gasoline consumption and transition to electric vehicles. This move is expected to be finalized on Monday.

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