EPA announces strictest fuel efficiency standards ever, reversing Trump-era rollback
On Monday, Biden administration completed a new fuel efficiency standard designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions issued by passenger vehicles. In 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency would require that the car maker fleet runs an average of around 55 miles per gallon, up from 37 miles per standard gallon they are detained until this year.
The body estimates the policy will save American drivers between $ 210 billion and $ 420 billion to 2050 with fuel costs. During the life of a year 2026 vehicle model, which will translate around $ 1,080 in individual consumer savings after factoring in a higher initial cost of a more efficient vehicle. EPA estimates that policies will also prevent the release of around 3.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide during the same period of time.
“We follow science, we listen to stakeholders, and we set strong and strict standards that aggressively reduce pollution that harm our people and planets – and save family money at the same time,” said EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
The new standard effectively reflects those proposed by the Obama administration in 2012. Having former President Trump does not weaken them in 2018, they will need a car maker to make a vehicle that can travel around 51 miles per gallon in 2025.
Jeff Alson, former EPA senior engineer, told the New York Times, the new standard reclaimed the emission cuts carved by the Trump administration. “That’s good, but it won’t make us near the level we have to reduce the emissions of the vehicle enough to protect the planet,” he said.
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The new standard marks the most significant climate action taken until now by President Biden. In 2019, the transportation sector has become the largest source of single greenhouse gas emissions in the US. However, the announcement came just one day after Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia said he would not support a better Democratic Party development plan. Among other items, around $ 2 trillion plans cover proposals of up to $ 12,500 in individual tax subsidies for Americans who bought EV as the next car.