Trump Administration May Ease Rollback Of Auto Mileage Rules
- EPA, DOT plan to boost efficiency standards 1.5% per year
- Moderation comes amid growing schism in auto industry
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The Trump administration is planning to require automakers to modestly bolster fuel economy and pare tailpipe emissions after 2020, a reversal from its earlier proposal to freeze requirements through 2026.
Administration officials have tentatively agreed to the change, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked for anonymity because the deliberations are private.