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Key Points

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United States Department of Transportation announced the new average fuel‑efficiency goal of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031.

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The rule could reduce compliance costs for manufacturers by about $1,300 per vehicle but may increase fuel expenses for drivers by over $1,600 over a car’s lifetime.

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Legal challenges are being filed by multiple states, cities and environmental groups against the rule.

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Support for the rule also comes from the American Petroleum Institute, representing the oil and natural gas industry.

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Summary

The revised rule sets a fleet‑wide average of roughly 35 miles per gallon by 2031, down from the previous target of about 50 miles per gallon established under the prior administration.

Automakers argue that a stable standard is necessary for long‑term investment, product development and performance testing of new vehicle models.

States such as California and New York, along with environmental organizations, contend that the new rule overlooks the rise of electric vehicles and could increase gasoline consumption.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
fuel economy
how many miles a vehicle can travel using one gallon of gasoline
standard
an official rule that sets a required level for something
legal challenge
a lawsuit that asks a court to review or stop a rule
environmental
connected to protecting nature and the planet
investment
money spent now to create future benefits
validation
the process of testing to make sure something works correctly
consumption
the amount of something that is used
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