The article discusses the evolution of fuel economy and air pollution standards in the U.S. by examining shifts across political administrations. Initially, by 2016, ambitious plans for fuel efficiency faced challenges due to consumer preferences for larger vehicles. The Trump administration weakened regulations, but under Biden, stricter standards were reimplemented leading to record-low emissions in 2022. However, resistance from car dealers, who opposed mandatory sales of EVs, prompted a review of these standards, highlighting the ongoing tension between environmental goals and industry interests.
By 2016, plans for stricter fuel economy and air pollution standards were challenged by a shift in political party control and consumer preferences for gas guzzlers.
In 2021, under Biden, the EPA reestablished stricter fuel efficiency regulations, resulting in unprecedented lower real-world emissions for new vehicles in 2022.
Car dealers lobbied successfully against mandatory EV sales, leading to a review of fuel economy standards by the NHTSA and EPA under the current administration.
The relaxation of fuel economy standards sought by car dealers contrasts sharply with the EPA's earlier efforts to curtail pollution and enhance vehicle efficiency.
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