Summary
New Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has ordered an immediate rollback of U.S. fuel efficiency regulations, targeting stricter standards set by the Biden administration.
Duffy argues that weakening emissions rules will lower car costs and expand consumer choice.
The memo also seeks to revoke California’s right to set its own air quality standards and criticizes EV subsidies.
This move aligns with Trump’s broader push to dismantle climate policies, including a recent ban on federal purchases of zero-emissions vehicles.
Environmental groups are expected to challenge the changes.
So what will happen to these vehicles with relaxed emission standards when an actual competent forward thinking administration gets in office and undos this?
they will be grandfathered-in, probably.
like with catalytic converters, high center brake lights, seat belts and air bags, etc. older cars didn’t have them, but new ones built after they were each required, did.
If the Democrats had a collective spine, they’d be declaring that any bullshit that Trump pulls now will be rescinded as soon as their party gets back in.