Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient
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TL;DR
- The US Department of Transportation has finalized a rule to weaken fuel efficiency standards.
- The new standards are significantly less stringent than those proposed by the Biden administration.
- Consumer, health, and environmental groups criticize the move, citing concerns about increased fuel costs and health impacts.
- The Trump administration claims the plan will lower the cost of new vehicles and save consumers money.
- Automakers generally support the new rules, while advocacy groups express strong opposition.