Extremely eye news reporter Zhang Yang
In the early morning of April 2, local time, the US government announced that the country's new cars will need to meet stricter fuel economy standards, which is also the most stringent standard in its history. According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Department of Transportation said the rule would require passenger cars, trucks and vans produced in 2026 to travel at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline (about 17 kilometers per liter of fuel, or 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers).
Source: The Associated Press
The new standard is suspected of boosting biden's public support
The policy overturns the standard set by former President Donald Trump, which was 28 miles per gallon of oil (equivalent to 8.4 liters of fuel consumption per 100 kilometers). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the new fuel economy standards are the strictest to date and the highest level the industry can achieve in that time.
The U.S. government says the new standard will reduce vehicle gasoline consumption by more than 220 billion gallons between now and 2050 compared to trump standards, and that it will prevent 25 trillion tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. Transport Minister Pete Buttigieg said the new standards would also help strengthen national security, allow the country to reduce its dependence on foreign oil and reduce the impact of gasoline price volatility. "Transportation is the second largest cost for American households, after housing," he said. The new standard will help U.S. security and preserve our nation's freedom to plan for the future, free from other countries and energy companies. ”
The U.S. government's move comes at a time of high U.S. oil prices. Since the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, U.S. oil prices have soared to an average of more than $4.22 per gallon, compared with $2.88 a gallon a year ago. High oil prices have also fueled inflation in the United States to its highest level in 40 years, which has also led biden's approval rating to an all-time low.
The new standard could force Americans to buy electric cars
Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg said at a news conference: "When the new standard goes into effect, Americans who buy new cars will spend less on gasoline than before. Steven Cliff, deputy director of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, added: "These vehicles will be greener, safer than ever, and have lower fuel costs over their lifecycle." Ford Motor Corp. praised the new standard in a statement, calling it "an important step toward achieving our common national goals." But car dealers say stricter requirements will push up new car prices and drive people out of the already expensive new car market.
It is estimated that the new rules will increase the average price of new cars in 2029 by $1,087. Currently, U.S. automakers are investing billions of dollars to develop and build electric vehicles, but say they need government support to get people to buy them. The companies hope the government will lower prices through support policies and provide more funding for electric vehicle charging stations to alleviate concerns about not being able to charge.