The Trump administration unveiled a plan Thursday to roll back aggressive government targets that mandate better fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Under the Environmental Protection Agency proposal, the fleet of cars and light-duty trucks released by automakers each year will only have to average about 37 mpg by 2026. Under the Obama -era plan, the target was 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. “Our proposal aims to strike the right regulatory balance based on the most recent information and create a 50-state solution that will enable more Americans to afford newer, safer vehicles that pollute less,” acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said Thursday . “More realistic standards can save lives while continuing to improve the environment. We value the public’s […]