For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0.
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For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0.
By Brad Plumer and Jack Ewing
The Trump administration removed fuel economy fines. If car makers don't improve to meet requirements, drivers could miss out on…
Trump says he's doing a big favor for car buyers.
The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.
Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.
For the second time in a half decade, President Trump is slashing fuel economy standards in a bid to lower prices for car buyers.…
Signed into law in 1975, the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards regulate how far vehicles must travel on a gallon of…
