Biden administration sets 50 miles per gallon fuel economy standard for 2031 - The Washington Post

The new standards are part of a broad push to get more Americans into electric vehicles, and reduce the environmental cost of driving...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/06/07/mpg-mileage-standard-biden-cars/

Trump to roll back Obama-era clean car rules in huge blow to climate fight

The Trump administration is rolling back the US government’s strongest attempt to combat the climate crisis, weakening rules which compel auto companies to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. Critics say the move will lead to more life-threatening air pollution and force Americans to spend more on gasoline. ....
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/31/trump-epa-obama-clean-car-rules-climate-change

Great Timing: Trump’s Gutting of Fuel Efficiency Rule Will “Likely Contribute to Thousands of Premature Deaths” | Vanity Fair

The president is not letting the coronavirus distract him from killing the environment, people. ...
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/03/donald-trump-fuel-efficiency-rollback

McConnell’s wife undermines ENTIRE Republican Party in stunning move

BREAKING: Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell’s wife and Trump’s Transportation Secretary, just undermined the entire Republican platform in a stunning moment.....
https://youtu.be/EgoThiHCR-I

The Trump Administration Will Prevent California From Setting Its Own Fuel Efficiency Standards - Mother Jones

The Trump administration is expected to announce on Wednesday that it will strip California from having any legal authority to require stricter tailpipe pollution standards than the federal government, the New York Times reported Tuesday. ....
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/09/the-trump-administration-will-prevent-california-from-setting-its-own-fuel-efficiency-standards/

The Facts on Fuel Economy Standards - FactCheck.org

The Trump administration is in the process of rolling back Obama-era fuel economy standards, which were originally set to hit an average of 54.5 miles per gallon for passenger cars and trucks by 2025. While not yet finalized, the Trump administration's proposed rule freezes fuel economy standards at 2020 levels through 2026 — a move the government says will save lives and money. ....
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/05/the-facts-on-fuel-economy-standards/

Trump Cap on U.S. Auto Fuel Economy May Raise Prices at the Pump - Bloomberg

The Trump administration’s proposal to ease U.S. fuel economy standards after 2020 may slow an expected decline in gasoline demand, resulting in higher prices at the pump....
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-02/trump-cap-on-u-s-auto-fuel-economy-seen-supporting-pump-prices

Why EPA's U-turn on auto efficiency rules gives China the upper hand - The Conversation US

The Trump administration announced a plan to relax fuel economy standards, but well-designed regulations can drive clean car innovations that make U.S. industry globally competitive. ...
https://theconversation.com/why-epas-u-turn-on-auto-efficiency-rules-gives-china-the-upper-hand-93840

If You Love Spending More on Gas, Trump Has Some Good News - Mother Jones

On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency ended yet another key climate policy from the Obama era. EPA administrator Scott Pruitt signed a plan to roll back fuel economy standards that the EPA first finalized in 2012. The rule would have raised fuel economy standards for cars and SUVs to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. ....
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/04/if-you-love-pumping-gas-trump-has-some-good-news/

Trump declares end to non-existent 'assault' (MSNBC)

One of President Obama's most important economic successes was rescuing the U.S. auto industry. It make Donald Trump's latest rhetoric that much more ridiculous ...
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/trump-declares-end-non-existent-assault-us-auto-industry

Trump fuel economy rollback will kill jobs and cost each car buyer $1,650

It would also boost U.S. oil use 1.2 billion barrels while reducing the car industry’s global competitiveness....
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-fuel-economy-rollback-would-kill-jobs-and-cost-each-car-buyer-1-650-aa2da0479b7d#.by1jn3bg1