Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has signed an order to roll back fuel economy standards implemented under President Biden, a move aimed at reducing initiatives for electric vehicles. The standards require passenger cars to average 65 miles per gallon by 2031. Duffy's memo requested a review by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, arguing that the current standards impose unaffordable costs and do not consider U.S. oil resources or the risks associated with foreign dependency for electric vehicle materials. His confirmation faced opposition related to the Trump administration’s halt on federal grants and loans.
The newly confirmed transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, signed an order seeking to roll back key fuel economy standards set by President Biden, targeting electric vehicle initiatives.
Duffy's order reflects a shift towards evaluating fuel economy rules, claiming existing standards are costly and do not align with U.S. energy resources and security.
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