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Duffy said his order repeals “overly burdensome fuel standards” that have unreasonably increased the cost of cars. He stressed that Americans should not be deprived of the opportunity to choose diverse and affordable transportation. It is worth noting that during Trump’s first presidency, the CAFE standard was in effect with an average consumption of 6,36 liters per 100 km.
It is not yet known whether the new administration plans to regulate CAFE ratings for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Duffy explained that the drive to reduce fuel consumption does not take into account the real reserves of oil in America and the vulnerability of the power grid. He also expressed concern that American automakers are increasingly forced to rely on foreign batteries for electric vehicles.
At the same time, Donald Trump canceled the total electrification strategy, according to which the share of electric vehicles in the United States was to reach 2030% by 50. Thus, the auto industry in North America changed course almost 180 degrees in just the past four years. Automakers are expressing concern about the policy change and are calling for the retention of tax breaks for electric vehicles to maintain competitiveness and diversity in the market.
