Trump’s Key Step Toward Making Cars Affordable Again
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a final rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that reinterprets the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The rule asserts that the previous administration’s inclusion of electric vehicles in setting fuel economy targets was inconsistent with statutory requirements. Duffy emphasized that this adjustment aims to lower vehicle costs and enhance safety by aligning with Congress’s original intent for the CAFE program.
