Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost

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Original Load Date Sept. 28, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated Sept. 28, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/story/trump-administration-lowers-fuel-economy-standards-critics-say-significant-environmental-cost/19883876/

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NEW YORK -- The Trump administration on Monday released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. The new rules were released shortly after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to ope...