The Trump administration is set to roll out a historic weakening of fuel economy standards for the nation’s auto fleet, and, crucially, the government will seek to revoke the unique authority that California has to set its own standards, potentially leading to a nasty and protracted legal fight. The proposal was supposed to be rolled out last week but was delayed because the EPA wanted to tighten the language in order to head off expected legal challenges. However, reports suggest the proposal could be released any day. Under the Obama administration, federal rules required a ratcheting up of fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, requiring automakers to have a fleet average of over 50 miles per gallon by 2025. It is important to note that the auto industry supported these rules when they were implemented years ago, and in fact, they were formed in consultation with the […]