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Trump Just Threw Clean-Car Policy in Reverse
What's going on: In a move straight out of Animal Farm, President Donald Trump announced last week that his administration repealed the scientific “endangerment finding,” which determined that greenhouse gases harm human health. The move means the US will no longer be able to enforce emissions standards for passenger vehicles and will scrap credits for automakers that produce fuel-efficient cars. The White House says the changes will save Americans over $1.3 trillion by reducing regulatory costs, but it didn’t explain how it got to this number. While Trump promises the public “better cars” for “way less,” experts don’t share the same optimism. In response, California plans to sue to maintain stricter fuel standards, and other states will likely follow suit.
What it means: Auto industry experts told USA TODAY that changes in emissions rules won’t necessarily translate into cost savings for consumers. They note federal safety and fuel economy standards are actually what saves families thousands on average over time. Analysts also agree that automakers likely won’t give up on EVs entirely, even after this ruling. US presidents have played ping pong with tailpipe emissions and fuel economy standards for decades now (and yes, Kelley Blue Book has the receipts). So before you Carfax your EV or consider a trade-in, pretend you’re at a yellow light and proceed with caution. And if you’re in the market for a new vehicle, do your research. When in doubt, use an EV vs. gas cost calculator.
