Administrația Trump va abandona obiectivele de eficiență a consumului de combustibil, stabilite sub președinția lui Joe Biden

The Trump administration plans to officially abandon fuel efficiency targets set by Biden for new cars, allowing them to consume more gasoline until 2031. Trump celebrated this decision, claiming it ends the 'ridiculous electric vehicle mandate.' Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the announcement is expected soon. Trump argues this will lower new car prices by about $900 by 2031, while critics warn it could lead to higher fuel costs. The discussion centers on CAFE standards, which require vehicles to achieve better fuel economy. Trump's plan aims for an average of 34.5 mpg by 2031, a target already met in 2024, while Biden's administration aimed for 50.4 mpg, expecting significant gasoline savings. However, Biden's rules were largely ineffective due to a 2025 budget law that removed penalties for non-compliance.