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On the Heels of Rollback, Auto Makers Seek Another Hand Out

, senior vehicles analyst

May 13, 2020 10:03 AM EDT

While the administration just finalized its reduction in vehicle efficiency from 5 percent per year to no better than a measly 1.5 percent per year (despite their own evidence showing how bad it is for the country), that hasn’t stopped the auto industry from seeking even further reductions. In a new proposed change to how passenger cars and trucks are tested, the Trump administration is trying to give automakers a carve-out that would further increase global warming emissions from new cars by 1.6 percent.

Admittedly, this change is a little wonky so let me lay it out as best as I can. But the bottom line is that automakers are seeking even further, permanent reductions in the stringency of global warming emissions standards, right on the heels of a massive rollback of emissions standards.

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President Donald J. Trump at Andeavor Refinery in Mandan, North Dakota.
President at an event at an oil refinery in North Dakota (2017), a reminder of the value the current administration on the oil and gas industry. D. Myles Cullen (Official White House Photo)

Trump Administration Finalizes Car Rule as Handout to Fossil Fuel Industry

, senior vehicles analyst

April 6, 2020 3:14 PM EDT

Earlier this week, the administration rolled back fuel economy and emissions standards. It was such a bad idea that even their own analysis showed that it would cause $10-20 billion in net harm to the American people. So you might be asking yourself…why did they do it? Let’s see what they said. Read more >

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With the economy teetering on the brink, the Trump administration decided it was a good time to cost consumers at the pump by rolling back fuel economy and emissions standards. cogdogblog/Flickr

Trump Administration Finalizes Car Rule Which Will Worsen Economy, Public Health

, senior vehicles analyst

March 31, 2020 2:34 PM EDT

Even with the economy at the brink of a recession, the Trump administration just finalized a rule to undo requirements on manufacturers to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new passenger cars and trucks. The net benefits of the rule are actually negative, resulting in $10-20 BILLION in net monetized harm to the country, which is actually a worse outcome than most of alternatives the agencies considered! Read more >

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Most Fuel-Efficient Cars: a Win for Consumers’ Pockets, the Economy, and Climate, but What’s Next?

, senior vehicles analyst

March 3, 2020 1:37 PM EDT

Every year, the EPA puts out a report on compliance with the current vehicle efficiency standards, and the technology trends helping to improve the fuel economy of new vehicles sold. That report shows that fuel economy is at its highest levels ever—and according to our analysis, the regulations driving improvements to every new car and truck sold have saved drivers over $100 BILLION. Read more >

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Trump Administration Moves to Finalize Extremely Dumb Fuel Economy and Vehicle Emissions Rule

, senior vehicles analyst

January 23, 2020 3:19 PM EDT

A little over a year ago, EPA and NHTSA proposed rolling back fuel economy and vehicle emissions standards based on deeply flawed analysis. Earlier this month, EPA and NHTSA finally got around to “fixing” the plethora of errors and have submitted the updated rule over to the Office of Management and Budget for review before finalization. A few details have now been reported about the contents of the rule and extent of the “fix,” and they are so mindbogglingly stupid that I feel I need to share them with you.

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