US President Donald Trump will relax minimum fuel economy requirements for cars to lower the price of gasoline-powered cars. The president said this at a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, according to news agencies Reuters and AFP.
- People want to drive gasoline cars, Donald Trump said, according to Reuters.
Last year, his predecessor Joe Biden introduced requirements for how many kilometers gasoline-powered cars can drive per liter. The minimum requirements were intended to get American automakers to phase out gasoline cars and instead produce an increasing number of more environmentally friendly, electric-powered cars.
In addition to lower car prices, Trump also believes that a relaxation will protect American jobs in the auto industry.
- My administration is taking a historic step to lower costs for American consumers, protect American jobs in the auto industry and make it much more affordable to buy a car, Trump said, according to AFP.
At the press conference, the president is surrounded by the directors of the three largest American automakers - Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Ford CEO Jim Farley briefly intervenes.
- Today is a victory for common sense and more affordable prices, adds Farley.
According to Reuters, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a relaxation that means that cars produced from 2022 to 2031 must be able to drive at least 14.7 kilometers per liter. The current requirement is about 21.4 kilometers per liter.
NHTSA estimates that the proposal will cause the average price of a new car to decrease by $ 950 - equivalent to 6080 kroner. It will also increase gasoline consumption and cause the United States' CO2 emissions to increase.
According to Reuters, California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes the proposal for increasing pollution in American communities. On the social media X, Newsom also writes that the proposal will mean that China will gain a dominant position in the automotive industry.
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