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The Trump administration is set to roll out new, lower fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers regarding vehicle mileage and pollution limits.

This move is designed to reverse stricter policies from the previous Biden administration, which aimed to drive up fuel efficiency and promote electric vehicle adoption. The administration argues that easing these standards will help lower car prices for consumers and support the production of more profitable trucks and SUVs by removing costly technological mandates.

However, the policy has drawn criticism from environmental groups and various analysts, who argue that weaker efficiency requirements could increase overall fuel spending for motorists, keep higher-polluting vehicles on the road for longer, and negatively impact efforts to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.