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Camila Domonoske

Biden administration proposes new fuel economy standards, with higher bar for trucks

A truck driver points to his fuel gauge in 2008. The Biden administration is now proposing to increase the fuel efficiency of cars and trucks. (John Froschauer/AP)

Federal highway regulators have proposed new fuel economy standards that would require cars to improve their fuel economy by 2% every year, and light trucks by 4% each year, through 2032.

Environmental groups say the new rules are insufficiently ambitious, given the urgent need to fight climate change. The major automaker trade group says it's reviewing the proposal.

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