Automakers back US rollback of fuel economy rules
XLY•A group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen and other automakers backed the Trump administration in a legal challenge to lower fuel economy standards filed by California and other states. The administration's target is 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031, down from 50.4 miles per gallon approved in 2024.
1. Automakers back rollback
A group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen and other major automakers backed the Trump administration in a legal challenge filed by California and other states over lower vehicle fuel economy standards. The US Transportation Department said last month it was finalizing a fleet-wide average of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031, down from 50.4 miles per gallon approved under President Joe Biden in 2024.
