EPA’s Plan to Roll Back Fuel Efficiency Rules Stirs Controversy Amid High Energy Costs
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes that could make cars less fuel-efficient, potentially raising costs for Americans already grappling with record-high energy bills. The controversial move comes as the Department of Transportation's Sean Duffy, a former reality TV contestant, seeks to reinterpret CAFE standards.Key TakeawaysThe EPA wants to lower fuel efficiency requirements for vehicles from 2022-2031 model years.This rollback could cost American consumers $23 billion in additional fuel costs over time.Congressional Republicans have also proposed measures that would weaken CAFE rules, adding to the pressure on car buyers' wallets.The EPA's proposal follows a series of actions by Sean Duffy since he took office. For instance, his reinterpretation of CAFE stan...